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Day 2 at the Dissemination Program on Pig Artificial Insemination at Makerere University Agricultural research institute Kabanyolo.

Proudly partnering with United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs @ODA_Geneva & @BWCISU - @ICGEB hosts the Training Course on 'Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity' at #ICGEBCapeTown this week. With support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @NorwayMFA #NORAD 🇳🇴

She highlighted the importance of this training in strengthening practical skills, improving productivity within the pig value chain, and supporting evidence-based innovations for farmers and extension workers.

Professor Donald Kugonza, Head of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, giving his opening remarks at the Dissemination of Best Practices in Pig Artificial Insemination workshop at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo.

Dr Gaston Ampe (@ampston) the Country Director AICAD Uganda welcomes the participants and government officials to the training, reaffirming AICAD’s commitment to supporting impactful capacity-building initiatives that drive agricultural innovation and community development.

Mr. Henry Ssemakula, Principal Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, officially presided over the opening of the dissemination workshop on best practices in pig artificial insemination.

@AICAD_Uganda @AICAD_Kenya @Makerere @kyambogou @KeTreasury @mofpedU @Educ_SportsUg @EduMinKenya AICAD Juuuu juuuu

Earlier today, Mr. Paul Mwanja, a commissioner in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of Uganda visited the AICAD Uganda Country Office, where he was received by the Country Director, Dr. Gaston Ampe and other AICAD staff members.

Participants at the recently concluded AICAD–Kyambogo Bakery and Confectionery Training display their products after acquiring skills aimed at improving their work for both health and economic sustainability.

@PNzivugira @KazunguMireille @ShimoYvette @GermaineUmuhire @BiraboneyeVicky @JacquesMuhirwa @__Trichia__ @Ndayizeyetheon6 @Agronomme_ @diharagirimana @CedMunezero Uganda's annua banana production is 11M tons, only rivaled by India and China! How come Uganda is not listed here?

The Guest of Honour, the Permanent Secretary of @Educ_SportsUg, Dr. Kadrace Turyagyenda, has officially opened the AICAD–Kyambogo University Bakery and Confectionery Training, which is currently taking place at the Kyambogo University Business Incubation Centre.

The 11th Technical Committee Meeting of the #AICAD Governing Board kicked off today, 20th Oct 2025, at the Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala. Chaired by Prof. Waako (@BusitemaUni ), with Prof. Mvuma (VC, @mbeyauniversity .) & Mr. Mutuku (National Treasury, Kenya) in attendance.

The 11th AFPC Committee Meeting of #AICAD held on 21st Oct 2025 at the Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala. Chaired by Mr. Muleli Mutuku (Ministry of Treasury, 🇰🇪), with members Eng. Tabitha Etutu (Min of education 🇹🇿), Mr. Timothy Ssejoba (🇺🇬), & Mr. Elias Emedee (Min. of Finance🇹🇿).

The 11th AFPC Committee Meeting of #AICAD was held on 21st Oct 2025 at the Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala. Chaired by Mr. Muleli Mutuku (Ministry of Treasury, 🇰🇪), Eng. Tabitha Etutu (🇹🇿), Mr. Timothy Ssejoba (🇺🇬), & Mr. Elias Amede (🇹🇿) with Dr @ampston, the Director AICAD UCO.

On this #WorldFoodDay, @FAO is celebrating #FoodHeroes from around the world. @Makerere's Prof. Archileo Kaaya is leading the fight to ensure a Uganda free of foods contaminated by #aflatoxins. Read about the food safety champion’s work 👉: bit.ly/4nW1Pgj #WorldFoodDay

Happening today is the AICAD Uganda farmers training in Luwero District on the dissemination and commercialization of improved soybean varieties (MAKSOY 3N & 6N)

Professor Archileo N Kaaya from @Makerere emphasizes the need to focus more on challenges such as persistent hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation. @FRAUGANDA @IFAD @MAAIF_Uganda @OPMUganda

The guest of honor, Mr. Fredrick Walugembe, Commissioner for Strategic Coordination and Implementation at @OPMUganda (OPM), poses for a group photo after officially opening the CEFOSI workshop.

The development of a training manual on food systems transformation is supported by @FAOUganda, @MAAIF_Uganda, @OPMUganda, @THP_Uganda, @MoLGUganda, @FRAUGANDA, @Makerere, @UGA_IFC and many other partners.