Kamuli District, 10th February 2026
The Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) convened a high-level stakeholders’ planning meeting on 6th February 2026 at the Kamuli District Local Government Headquarters, bringing together district leaders, different District production officers, Busoga Kingdom ministers, and technical officers to strategize on accelerating socio-economic transformation across the Busoga sub-region.
In his remarks, the New Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) commended the Busoga Consortium for its consistent efforts in mobilizing regional development initiatives aimed at lifting communities out of poverty.
He noted that after being briefed by the Director General of BCD, Mr. Mula Anthony, he was impressed by the Consortium’s mission to accelerate Busoga’s social, economic, and political development through community-driven approaches. He pledged full support from the Kamuli District Local Government and encouraged deeper engagement with business communities, traders, and faith-based institutions to strengthen sustainability.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kamuli District, Mr. Ben Marley Lawrence; the District Chairperson, Ms. Sarah Sambya; Busoga District Production Officers; Owek. Sam Nkenga, Minister of Agriculture, Busoga Kingdom; Owek. Nantale Nasabu, Minister of Education, Busoga Kingdom; BCD Chinese Development Patners, and other key stakeholders.
The District Chairperson, Ms. Sarah Sambya, applauded BCD’s Village Agricultural Model (VAM), describing it as a transformative intervention that complements local government programs.
She highlighted ongoing initiatives including chili growing, soya production, and poultry farming, noting that capacity-building visits to China had positively transformed the mindset of participating leaders abd youth.
Delivering a comprehensive address, the Director General, Mr. Mula Anthony, traced the background of BCD, established in April 2017 under the oversight of the Office of the Vice President and guided by His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga. He recalled the launch of the 10-Year Busoga Development Agenda (BDA) on 20th September 2020, designed to guide the region’s socio-economic transformation, with commercial agriculture as a leading pillar.
Mr. Mula highlighted the partnership between BCD and China Agricultural University (CAU), which led to the conceptualization of the Village Agricultural Model. The initiative was officially launched in August 2024 and aims to establish 12 model villages one per local government by 2027, with the ultimate goal of eliminating poverty in Busoga by 2030.
Currently, three pioneer model villages are operational in Busana (Kamuli District), Mashaiga (Mayuge District), and Namayombe (Namayingo District). Plans are underway to add five more villages by mid-2026.
Among the key programs discussed was the chili export initiative, where Busoga made history by growing Ugsnda 1st Chilli export consignment to Shanghai China flagged by H.E the President of Uganda in November 2025. He noted that a minimum of 300 tonnes of dried chili was expected to produced by Busoga for export to the Chinese market in 2026 worth a UGX 1.2 Billion. A minimum price of UGX 4,000 per kilogram was negotiated by BCD as sale price for dried Chilli but with chances of improving when prices in China improve.
The DG also highlighted the poultry project that has supported 300 households across the three model villages with improved Rainbow chickens. He noted that during the next phase of distribution, all the remaining households in the 3 model villages totaling approximately 1500 would recieve poultry for both nutrition and boosting household incomes.
A major highlight of the meeting was the upcoming BCD-CAU Soya Milk Feeding Program, which will be piloted in primary schools within the model villages. The program aims to improve learners’ nutrition, health, and academic performance.
Preparations include training local personnel in processing of soya milk, procurement of soya milk processing machines, and revival of school gardens to ensure sustainability.
Additionally, the BCD digital learning initiative, implemented in partnership with Hisense Uganda, has equipped 50 primary schools with television screens, cameras, and internet modems to facilitate real-time online learning and improve educational outcomes.
During discussions, stakeholders emphasized the need to address gender-based violence, promote coffee as a key alternative cash crop, expand soya and maize production for food security, and promote cassava for the emerging processing industry located in Kamuli district.
The meeting resolved that District Production Offices will play a central role in mobilizing communities and disseminating information about BCD programs.
Owek. Sam Nkenga and Owek. Nantale Nasabu pledged the full support of the Busoga Kingdom to ensure the success of the initiatives.
In conclusion, Mr. Mula Anthony reaffirmed BCD’s vision of realizing a socially and economically prosperous Busoga by 2030 and called upon all stakeholders to unite in advancing the transformation agenda.