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.