Uganda and UAE Strengthen Agricultural Ties at Nile Basin Expo

Dan Basimbe

Category: Economics

Read Time: 2 mins

Published: 01 July 2025

Jinja, Uganda – In a significant move to boost agricultural development, Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), H.E. Zaake Wanume Kibeedi, led a high-profile delegation of UAE investors to the ongoing National Agricultural Show at the Nile Basin grounds in Jinja.

The agricultural exhibition, now in its fourth day, has become a hub for knowledge exchange between Ugandan farmers and international experts. Ambassador Kibeedi emphasised the visit's purpose: "We're exploring concrete ways the UAE can collaborate with Uganda to transform our agricultural sector through technology transfer and market access."

The show features:
The event features agricultural organisations, farming technologies, livestock management demonstrations, and agri-business networking.
Poultry Experts Share Knowledge
Kenchic Uganda, a leader in poultry farming, stood out with practical training sessions. Dr. Ronald Kiyaga, their veterinary expert, noted: "We're equipping farmers with modern techniques to improve productivity and profitability." Muhammad Nsuubuga added that their focus extends beyond theory to hands-on skills development.

Youth Agriculture Program Launched
In an innovative parallel event, organisers introduced a special youth-focused agricultural training program at the same venue. This initiative aims to cultivate farming interest among school-going children, ensuring the sector's future sustainability.

Dan Basimbe

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