Realising Uganda’s Agricultural Renaissance Requires Strong Private Sector Participation

Realising Uganda’s agricultural renaissance requires strong private sector participation

The launch of the dfcu Foundation on May 29, 2025, in Mbarara, a private sector-led initiative evolving from dfcu Bank’s Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC), emerges as a critical partner to amplify government efforts, fostering inclusive, sustainable agricultural growth. COMMENT | MABEL NDAWULA | On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, unveiled a SH72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth…

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By Mabel Ndawula, dfcu Foundation Executive Director On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture anchoring 70% of Uganda’s workforce and 24% of GDP, the budget allocates over UGX 1.6 trillion directly to programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM), Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF), …

Realising Uganda’s Agricultural Renaissance Requires Strong Private Sector Participation — Writes Mable Ndaula

On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture... The post Realising Uganda’s Agricultural Renaissance Requires Strong Private Sector Participation — Writes Mable Ndaula appeared first on CEO East Africa.