Director General Dr Mula Anthony with Busoga Delegation

‎A delegation of four participants from the selected Model Village of Namayombe in Namayingo District, Mashaiga in Mayuge and Busana in Kamuli District has departed for Mogogolo, Tanzania, to undergo specialized training in soya milk processing.

‎The training will focus on the effective use and maintainance of machines donated by China Agricultural University to BCD for processing of Soya Milk for school going pupils in our Model Schools.

‎China Agricultural University, in collaboration with the Busoga Consortium, continues to champion the Soya Feeding Program as a strategic initiative to enhance nutrition in Model schools, promote value addition, and strengthen household incomes across the region.

‎In his remarks while briefing the delegation ahead of their departure, the Director General, Mr. Mula Anthony, encouraged them to remain attentive, disciplined, and fully committed to the training so as to maximize the opportunity.

He later escorted them to Entebbe International Airport, where they boarded Air Tanzania to Dar Es Salaam.

‎The team comprised:

‎Sophie Sylvia Nalubega – Mashiaga Village, Mayuge District

‎Elsie Kayaga – Busana Village, Kamuli District

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‎Scovia Athieno – Best Farmer, Namayombe Village, Namayingo District

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‎Robert Kalinaki – Busana Village, Kamuli District

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‎‎This initiative reflects a continued commitment to strengthening agribusiness skills, promoting value addition, and empowering local communities through practical knowledge transfer.

‎Upon their return, the delegation will take on a vital role in cascading the knowledge acquired by training other farmers in soya milk processing. This will be implemented under the Soya Feeding Program, aimed at promoting nutrition, value addition, and household income generation within the communities of Busoga.

‎Through this program, the demand for Soya beans is expected to increase as schools will need it in large quantities for soya milk production per term. The increased Demand for Soya beans means increased incomes among households within the project communities and Busoga at large.

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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability through the Village Agricultural Model (VAM) initiative, the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), in collaboration with the Busoga Kingdom and the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, is undertaking a transformative step in rice production.

A team of officials led by Owek. Sam Nkenga, Minister of Agriculture for the Busoga Kingdom, alongside rice experts assigned by the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Uganda, has commenced rice planting activities at Nawaibete Swamp, located along the Kibaale–Ivukula Road in Ivukula Sub-county, Namutumba District. This engagement also aims to explore the development of Modern Rice Production in Busoga Sub-region.

Under this partnership, BCD, together with the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Busoga Kingdom, plans to pilot a high-yielding rice variety in Ivukula Sub-County that is expected to deliver up to 200% higher yields compared to traditional varieties currently used by our farmers. This initiative is a key step toward addressing poverty and improving household incomes across the region.

The successful piloting will result into the rolling out of the program across all traditionally rice growing districts of Busoga.

The project is being implemented under the guidance of the BCD Director General, with Owek. Sam Nkenga as ground oversight leader based on his proffessional expertise in Agricultural coordination. The technical team, working closely with local farmers, is actively preparing seedbeds and establishing demonstration plots at the sites, which has been identified for piloting modern paddy rice production techniques.

This initiative reflects the Busoga Consortium’s and Busoga Kingdom’s broader vision of building a socially and economically empowered Busoga through sustainable agricultural transformation.

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Kamuli, Uganda

The Director General of the Busoga Consortium, Dr. Mula Anthony, yesterday flagged off the BCD-CAU School Garden program for Primary schools in the Busoga model villages during his visit at Buteme Light SDA Primary School, located in Busana Model Village, Kamuli District. He was accompanied by District Chairperson Hon. Sarah Sambya, Agricultural Officers and members of the Village Action Committee of Busana Village. The delegation was received by Mr. Makubo Stephen Head Teacher of Buteme Light SDA Primary School.

The visit included an inspection of the ongoing construction of a modern Kitchen facility by the school, now approximately 90% complete, in preparation for the scheduled commencement of the soya milk school feeding program for VAM model schools next month.

During the visit, the school garden planting season was officially launched. Dr. Mula Anthony who handed over 30 kilograms of Soya bean seeds of MAK SOY N6 variety, 18 kilograms of maize long 10H variety, and the required fertilizers to support the garden. The were received by school Head Teacher Mr. Makubo Stephen, marking the revival of hands-on agricultural activities for schools in a move to improve pupils nutrition and schools’ performance at the primary level.

In his remarks, he highlighted the Busoga Consortium’s commitment to holistic community development, combining education, agriculture, and digital learning to create model villages that can inspire prosperity across Busoga by the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

The feeding project will start in three selected model villages and their model schools, with Buteme Light SDA Primary School, a government school located in Busana I Village, Kamuli District, being one of them. This initiative is a result of the collaborative efforts between China Agricultural University (CAU) and the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD).

Mr. Makubo Stephen commended China Agricultural University, Busoga leaders led by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the BCD Director General Dr. Mula Anthony, and parents for their support. He expressed his commitment to ensuring that Buteme Light SDA transforms into a real model school following its being selected to benefit from both the feeding program and the digital learning screens recently donated.

Hon. Sarah Sambya also thanked China Agricultural University for its support and pledged the district’s full commitment to prioritize Busana Village as a model community.

Following the launch, Dr. Mula and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kamuli District, Mr. Mawley Ben Lawrenu to brief him on the ongoing efforts in the model school and village projects.

The CAO expressed full support and pledged that all district departments would prioritize Busana Village, personally committing to visit and monitor progress.

The BCD Director General also praised parents and school management for building a school kitchen within three weeks, demonstrating strong local commitment and enthusiasm for the project.

After Kamuli, Dr. Mula Anthony traveled to Luuka District to tour a chilli farm of Mr. Isabirye Paul, a retired government official. He applauded Mr. Isabirye for planning well his retirement through investment in growing of Chilli, Poultry, rearing of Cows, among entreprises.

The visit underscores the Busoga Consortium’s commitment to community development, combining education, nutrition, agriculture, and digital learning to create model villages that can inspire prosperity across Busoga.

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03. March. 2026

A delegation of student participants in the Eurasian Schools Debating Championship (ESDC) 2026 paid a courtesy visit to Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga at her office Kampala, where she warmly received and celebrated them for their remarkable performance on the global stage.

The students from Kiira College Butiki (KCB) made Uganda proud after emerging as the best team from the African continent at the prestigious championship held in South Africa on 10th to 13th December 2025.

The 16th Annual Eurasian Schools Debating Championship, coordinated by Olympia Debate Society Limited, took place from January 17–19, 2026 at Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey.

The tournament attracted 79 teams from across the world, providing a competitive platform for young intellectuals to showcase their research ability, critical thinking, and persuasive communication skills.

Representing Uganda were three exceptional students:
• Kwagala Samuel Mulambuzi (S5)
• Gidudu Ephraim Akaya (S3) – Assistant Head Prefect
• Isabirye Alvin (S5) – Chairperson of all Club Presidents
In attendence was the Deputy Headteach Nkumbo James, Director General Mula Anthony, deputy legal advisor counsel Buwande Anthony, he elect district chapirson

Through dedication, discipline, and resilience, the trio won five preliminary rounds and defeated top-ranked international teams, demonstrating eloquence, confidence, and intellectual depth that distinguished them among global competitors.

While briefing Rt. Hon. Kadaga, Isabirye Alvin shared insights into their experience at the championship, emphasizing the invaluable exposure and the opportunity to engage with diverse global perspectives. He acknowledged the unwavering support from the school administration and parents, which played a crucial role in their success.

The team explained that their journey to the global stage followed their victory in national competitions under the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA), earning them the honor of representing Uganda from Busoga to the international arena despite intense competition from other nations.

Rt. Hon. Kadaga expressed deep pride in the students’ eloquence, confidence, and the powerful poetry.

She pledged to engage the Ministry of Education and Sports and H.E. the President to ensure the team receives national recognition and financial reward for flying Uganda’s flag high.

She further called for increased government support toward debating and intellectual development, noting that academic competitions deserve the same attention and facilitation often accorded to football and other sports.

The delegation was led by Ms. Nabuzale Cathy Deputy Head Teacher, Administration, Kiira College Butiki who described debating as a transformative tool for personal growth:
“Debating is a powerful tool for personal growth and development. These students have shown that they can engage with complex ideas, think critically, and express themselves eloquently.”

She expressed gratitude to the Headteacher Mr. Moses Semwanga for his spiritual, moral, and logistical support, which ensured the team’s welfare and effective participation at the championship.
She also appreciated Rt. Hon. Kadaga for celebrating the students and recognizing their achievement. The visit was marked by cake-cutting and jubilation as the delegation proudly reflected on their international milestone.

She further proposed that Uganda should, in future, field officially recognized national debate teams rather than leaving individual schools to compete independently. They observed that many countries participated as national teams, a model Uganda could adopt to enhance coordination, competitiveness, and global visibility.

Rt. Hon. Kadaga once again congratulated the students, warmly welcomed them back home, and commended their discipline, passion, and commitment to excellence.

The Eurasian Schools Debating Championship provides a powerful platform for young leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue, sharpen their analytical skills, and foster international understanding.

Kiira College Butiki’s achievement stands as a shining testament to the school’s dedication to academic excellence and leadership development. From Busoga to the world stage, these young debaters have proven that Ugandan students can compete confidently and excel among the best globally when given opportunity and support.

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4th. March. 2026

A high-level delegation from the Kehong China–Uganda Agricultural Cooperation Industrial Park, led by Chairman Mr. Luo Heng, paid a courtesy visit to Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, at her office in Kingdom Kampala on March 3rd, 2026.

Rt. Hon. Kadaga warmly welcomed the delegation and commended Kehong for its transformative investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector, which employs 400 people of the country’s population.

She applauded the Industrial Park’s strategic focus on mechanization, value addition, and the development of a complete agricultural value chain, noting that such an approach moves Uganda beyond the export of raw materials toward industrialization and sustainable economic growth.

Chairman Luo Heng congratulated Rt. Hon. Kadaga upon her re-election and expressed appreciation for her steadfast support toward the growth and success of the Industrial Park.

He highlighted key milestones achieved under Phase I, including the completion of infrastructure, establishment of modern crop, livestock, and poultry facilities, and the production of 250,000 eggs daily from 300,000 laying hens.

The Park currently supplies markets in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, while providing employment opportunities to over 400 Ugandans.

Mr. Luo further underscored the Park’s strong partnership with the Busoga Consortium for Development and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, which facilitated Uganda’s historic first chilli export to China a landmark achievement in strengthening agricultural trade relations between the two nations.

Looking ahead, the Park unveiled its ambitious USD 300 million medium- and long-term investment plan. The expansion strategy includes the launch of a 5 million laying hen full-industry-chain project, scaling up chilli production to 2,000 acres, and establishing coffee processing facilities at Namanve Industrial Park to enhance value addition and export competitiveness.

The delegation requested government support in the form of tax incentives, allocation of 50 acres of land at Namanve Industrial Park, improvement of road and water infrastructure, and provision of a stable power supply to ensure seamless operations and future expansion.
In response, Rt. Hon. Kadaga pledged to follow up on the matter of tax incentives and engage relevant authorities regarding land allocation at Namanve.

She reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting strategic investments that promote employment creation, technology transfer, export growth, and socio-economic transformation. She particularly recognized the successful chilli export milestone achieved in partnership with the Busoga Consortium for Development.

Rt. Hon. Kadaga also pledged to extend the invitation to H.E. Museveni the President to officiate the Industrial Park’s upcoming 10th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for April 26th, 2026.

In attendance were the Director General of busoga consortium, Dr. Mula Anthony,  and the District Chairperson–elect  Hon. Kaloli Dhizaala

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Over 200 young girls and young mothers from the Busoga sub-region are set to benefit from upcoming vocational and employment opportunities following a new initiative by the Luyanzi Institute of Technology aimed at empowering vulnerable women through practical skills training.

The program, which will officially commence later this year, will equip participants with hands-on skills in catering, tailoring, computer studies and e-commerce enabling them to become economically independent and competitive in today’s global job market.

In addition, beneficiaries will receive Chinese language training, increasing their chances of securing employment opportunities in China, Africa and within international partnerships connected to the institute.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the Busoga Consortium, Mula Anthony, the institute’s Director, Mrs. Wang Sooma, emphasized the importance of discipline and determination among beneficiaries.

She noted that the opportunity will favor girls and young mothers who are focused, committed, and ready to transform their lives through education and skills acquisition.

“We desire to see young mothers become empowered, self-reliant, and purposeful. Those who are disciplined and know what they want will stand a great chance of benefiting from this opportunity,” Mrs. Sooma said.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts to uplift livelihoods and revive the socio-economic status of the Busoga sub-region through education and skills development programs.

While speaking during the visit, Mula Anthony commended the institute for its continued partnership with Busoga, noting that this is not the first time young people from the region have benefited from scholarships and training opportunities at the institute’s campus in Bweyogerere.

He highlighted education and skills training as key drivers for sustainable development in Busoga and pledged to work with regional stakeholders to mobilize pottential beneficiries to embrace such transformative initiatives.

“These programs are meant to change lives and restore hope among our people. Our leaders will be rallied to support the programs to ensure success,” he said.

The project is expected to significantly boost the education sector while creating employment pathways for young mothers, reinforcing ongoing efforts by the Busoga Consortium to promote inclusive development and long-term economic transformation in the region.

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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.

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Kamuli — Leaders in Busoga Sub-region are scheduled to launch a soya milk school feeding and digital learning program targeting government primary schools, in a move aimed at improving academic performance by addressing, performance, malnutrition and limited access to modern learning tools.

The program is being implemented by the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) in partnership with China Agricultural University and Busoga Kingdom and Busoga Local Governments.  The program is one of initiatives under the Village Agriculture Model Program launched by the Vice President of Uganda on 4 August 2024 in Namayingo District. According to the leadership of the BCD, the initiative will start with government primary schools in model villages across the 12 local Governments in Busoga before spreading it across the entire Busoga.  The program combines school feeding, agriculture production and digital learning support to improve education outcomes.

Feeding programme rollout

Under the program, 20 soya milk processing machines have been acquired and will be installed in selected government schools to process soya milk for learners. The feeding initiative will be supported by local farmers growing soya beans, while schools have been encouraged to allocate at least two acres of land for soya cultivation in school gardens. Unvailing the program to Busoga leaders at Kamuli District headquarters, BCD Director General Dr Anthony Mula said the initiative is intended to position education as a driver of poverty reduction and economic transformation in line with Uganda Vision 2030. He said the success of the program will lead to sharing of experiences with the rest of the Country for benchmarking.

Poor nutrition affects learning

Education and health stakeholders say poor nutrition remains a major challenge in Busoga. In some areas, stunting among children under five is estimated at up to 46 per cent, while only about one-third of learners in comparable rural settings access regular meals at school. Kamuli District chairperson Ms Sarah Sambya asked farmers to invest more in soya bean production instead of sugarcane, citing its ready market and nutritional value.

Sugarcane dominance linked to education challenges

Despite being one of Uganda’s fertile regions, large parts of Busoga are dominated by sugarcane farming, which stakeholders say has affected household food production.

Education experts say in some sugarcane growing areas, children miss school seasons to work in plantations, contributing to poor academic performance. Recent Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) trends have highlighted the challenge, with some areas registering very few top performers, including cases where some districts fail to register even a minimum of 10 Aggregate 4’s.

Regional education data shows that only about 41 per cent of learners complete primary school, while completion drops to about 7.2 per cent at O-Level and 2.8 per cent at A-Level, reflecting high dropout rates. Literacy levels are also below national averages, with estimates placing Busoga’s literacy rate at about 71 per cent.

Digital learning support

In addition to feeding, BCD has is scheduled to flag off digital learning support in selected rural schools. Working with Hisense Uganda and Chinese development partners, the BCD has distributed 50 digital screens, cameras and internet connectivity kits to support online and digital learning. The program is expected to be launched by the Minister of Education and Sport of Uganda.

Expansion planned

Following the analysis of poor-performing districts, BCD has pledged to extend the Village Agriculture Model Programme to all model villages in Busoga. As schools resume this academic term, the BCD -CAU soya feeding programme is expected to begin under monitoring by the Ministry of Education and Sports through the District Education Officers, Busoga Kingdom Ministries of Education and Agriculture, and implementing partners.

Leaders back the initiative

The school feeding program has received support from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, who has in the past encouraged Government of Uganda, China Agricultural University and other BCD development patners to support the initiative.  Kaliro District Production Agricultural Officer Mr Tinkamanyiire Charles asked BCD to prioritize Kaliro District, citing growing demand among farmers for alternatives to sugarcane.

Officials say the program is expected to improve nutrition, increase school attendance and improve learning outcomes in the region

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02. 02.2026

The Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), in partnership with China Agricultural University, has announced the planned launch of a Soya Milk School Feeding Program this term starting with the 3 Model schools located in the VAM pilot districts of Namayingo, Kamuli and Mayuge.

The project, revealed during a meeting held on 30th January 2026 at Buteme Light SDA Primary School, Kamuli district, aims at improving learners nutrition, cognitive development and academic performance among pupils and Busoga primary schools.

The meeting, chaired by Dr. Mula Anthony, Director General of the Busoga Consortium, brought together school leaders, Busana Village Action committee and district . Headteacher Mr. Makubo Stephen expressed gratitude for ongoing support, including TV screen donations for the online teaching program that is scheduled to be introduced in 50 primary schools across Busoga, and Rainbow chickens, noting that these interventions have improved teachers’ mindset, discipline, and morale.

Dr. Mula highlighted that effort would be made by the BCD to lobby and support the elevation of the selected village model schools into major model academic gaints in their respective districts. He noted that emphasis would be put on academic performance, school infrastructure improvement, school feeding, and human resource development among school staff.

He noted that the preparations for the start of online and digital learning programs where ongoing and that the initiative would be launched when schools open.

The Soya Milk Feeding Program will utilize the manual soya milk processing equipment, currently awaiting clearance from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). 6 (six) participants selected from the 3 (three) model villages are scheduled to travel to Morogoro in Tanzania for training in the making of Soya Milk during the month of February. These are expected to become trainers of trainees when they complete the program and return home.

In addition, the consortium plans to support poultry production through provision of hatcheries to the model villages in the 3 pioneer Model Village.

Environmental conservation was also emphasized, with encouragement to plant fruit trees along roads and promote sustainable agriculture practices. Each Model school is expected to establish a model garden for growing soya beans and maize, supported by agricultural, nutrition, and environmental officers from the respective Local Government and the BCD.

The management of Busana Light SDA Primary School committed to identify land for setting up the soya been model garden, clearance of soya processing machines, and request for support to establish a poultry farm for the school.

This initiative highlights Busoga Consortium for Development’s commitment to integrated rural transformation, combining education, nutrition, technology, and community participation to empower learners and communities in Busoga.

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The Director General of the Busoga Consortium, Mr. Mula Anthony, has met selected leaders of the Village Action Committees (VACs) and outstanding farmers from the previous farming season drawn from Busana Village in Kamuli District, Mashiage Village in Mayuge District, and Namayombe Village in Namayingo District.

The meeting brought together leaders from the selected Village Agriculture Model (VAM) villages to review progress and prepare for the next phase of implementation.

During the engagement, Mr. Mula officially revealed that the Soya Milk School Feeding Project will commence as schools open for the 2026 academic year in the selected VAM villages. The initiative aims to improve nutrition and overall health among school-going children through locally produced, nutritious soya milk.

He further announced that a selected team of leaders will travel to Morogoro, Tanzania, for specialized training on soya milk processing. The training is organized by China Agricultural University in partnership with the Busoga Consortium and is intended to equip participants with practical skills that will enable schools to sustainably feed learners.

The Director General emphasized the importance of commitment and attentiveness during the training, urging the team to fully grasp the skills so that they can effectively train others upon their return, ensuring knowledge transfer and project sustainability.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Kayemba Jonah, Deputy Head of Planning at the Busoga Consortium, encouraged the selected participants to seize the opportunity, noting that “opportunity meets a prepared person.” He congratulated the team and urged them to embrace the training wholeheartedly, stressing that preparedness and commitment are key to winning and sustaining development initiatives.

On behalf of the selected team, Ms. Nalubega Sophie Sylvia, the Team Leader, expressed her appreciation to the Director General for the continued support and the life-changing opportunity. She pledged the team’s full commitment, willingness to learn, and readiness to work for the success of the project.

The meeting took place at the Office of the President on 23rd January 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening community-led agricultural transformation and school nutrition in Busoga.

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