Huge congratulations to you Mr. @EricTK2018 on your well-deserved promotion to Principal Gender Officer. Your leadership is a tremendous asset to the Directorate and @Makerere. Wishing you continued success as you drive meaningful change for our country in this vital new role.
What an incredible week at the Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week 2026!
We brought together leaders, innovators, and partners like @MAAIF_Uganda, @WorldVision, and @giz_gmbh
The connections made here are unlocking our agricultural potential!
Dr. Sadik Kassim shares his powerful journey from dropping out of school to becoming a leader in @NARO_Uganda, all thanks to an extension worker.
Extension is the bridge to transformation. #UGNAEW2026
Agriculture is a business, and market-driven ,extension is the engine that keeps it running.
This insight from Christine Kyomugisha (Sasakawa Africa Association) is a clear path of blending advisory services with entrepreneurship.
"Agricultural Transformation can never happen without Agricultural extension and Advisory Services (AEAS).
AEAS is a system integrator"~ Dr Lilian Lihasi, ED @afaasinfo at the #AgricExtUg2026
There is a need to integrate nutrition experts into district structures for effective extension service delivery."
To strengthen our food systems, we must bridge the gap between agriculture, nutrition, and health. A vital call for structural change
#AgricExtUg2026
“Agricultural extension is the SYSTEM INTEGRATOR. We are evolving from being just service providers into a unified Agricultural Extension System."
Dr Lilian Lihasi, Executive Director of @afaasinfo
This week wasn't just a meeting—it was the integration of a movement!
To unlock Uganda’s agricultural potential, we must put youth at the center!
"Policymakers must champion youth-led innovations to drive market-led agriculture."
A powerful call to action as we conclude the Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week.
#AgricExtUg2026
Yesterday at NARO-NACCRI, #UFAAS13 Agric Extension Week participants engaged in value addition of food crops to enhance market access and boost farmer incomes turning insights into practical solutions.
Today, we conclude the National Extension Week inspired
#AgricExtUg2026
A panel at the Uganda Agricultural Extension Week is discussing the professionalization of the agricultural extension workforce.
Representation from @MakCAES@afaasinfo@MAAIF_Uganda@WorldVisionUg ,moderated by Monica Basemera.
What is professionalism to you?
#AgricExtUg2026
87% of smallholder farmers in Uganda are served by agrodealers!
To truly unlock our agricultural potential, we must equip these vital actors with up-to-date knowledge and information.
Invaluable insights from Christine Alokit (CABI) today at #UGAEW2026!
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During the policy dialogue on private sector–led extension, Dr @rosemirta emphasized that progress in the extension policy frameworks should not be judged by endorsement or formal signatures alone, but by the transformative actions taking place on the ground.
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We are halfway through the Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week here at Silver Springs Hotel, and the energy is incredible!
We’ve kicked off the morning with high-impact workshops!
From scaling business models with GIZ to exploring Agroecology with AFAAS, our partners.