Herbert Kafeero

On this special day of mine, A year older, a year refined. I share with you a tale so near, Of promise, hope, and paths unclear. "The Road to Promise," of dreams, Here’s my gift, a piece of my mind, Read here: herbertexperience.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/the… – Herbert Kafeero

Day 1 wrapped up successfully! 🙌 Insightful discussions, shared learning, and strong momentum built around advancing agroecological products in the EAC. From identifying key policy and market gaps to exploring practical certification pathways the foundation is set. We look forward to deepening the conversation and turning ideas into action on Day 2 tomorrow🌱 #Agroecology #EAC #SustainableTrade #SEATINI @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @TradeMarkAfrica @pwatchug @FAO @EA_Bunge @jumuiya @BiovisionAfrica @pelum_uganda @ConsentUganda @UNBSug @URAuganda @Makerere @CefrohtUg @FAOclimate @AfricanBiodiv @ClimateWorks @mtic_uganda

Since 2006, Uganda’s debt stock has been rising again due to increased borrowing for infrastructure development, economic recovery, and closing fiscal deficits. -Ms. Hilda Tumuhe, Fiscal Policy Analyst, SEATINI. @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @URAuganda @nextradio_ug @mofpedU @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @UGgov @nextradio_ug

Currently, farmers practicing agroecology are bearing the burden of producing healthy food and protecting the environment without adequate financial returns.- Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @TradeMarkAfrica @pwatchug @FAO @EA_Bunge @jumuiya @BiovisionAfrica @pelum_uganda @ConsentUganda @UNBSug @URAuganda @Makerere

There is a need to professionalize agroecology by developing systems for identification, certification, verification, traceability, and standardization of its products. - Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @TradeMarkAfrica @pwatchug @FAO @EA_Bunge @jumuiya @BiovisionAfrica @pelum_uganda @ConsentUganda @UNBSug @URAuganda @Makerere

Although agroecology exists and is practiced, it remains on the margins of mainstream markets, and there is a need to scale it up and integrate it into formal and global market systems. - Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @TradeMarkAfrica @pwatchug @FAO @EA_Bunge @jumuiya @BiovisionAfrica @pelum_uganda @ConsentUganda @UNBSug @URAuganda @Makerere

⏳7 Days to Go! The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲 is fast approaching! 🗓 26–29 March 2026 – Global trade ministers and stakeholders will convene to discuss key issues shaping the multilateral trading system, including: 🌾 Agriculture 🐟 Fisheries subsidies ⚖️ Dispute settlement reform 🌍 LDC development priorities 💻 Digital trade & e-commerce Stay tuned as we highlight key agenda items and regional perspectives ahead of #WTOMC14 🌐. #SEATINIat30 #WTO #MC14 @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @GovUganda @South_Centre @AFRODAD2011 @actionaiduganda @OxfaminUganda @TradeJusticeNet @OWINFS @3rdworldnetwork @CameroonGov @wto @endacacid @twnafrica01 @EAC_Trade @TradeMarkAfrica @Vahini @SMannette1

🌱 HAPPENING NOW: SEATINI Uganda is convening a Regional Consultative Workshop on developing a mechanism for the identification, recognition, certification, verification & trade of agroecological products in the EAC. 🎯 Objective: To build consensus and generate actionable insights for a practical, inclusive mechanism that ensures credible certification and market access for agroecological products empowering smallholder farmers to participate in sustainable value chains. The workshop will: ✔️ Strengthen shared understanding of agroecological standards ✔️ Identify policy & market gaps ✔️ Explore pathways for recognition, certification & trade 🔗 Join/Follow the conversation: youtube.com/live/egtCJ9fRj… @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @TradeMarkAfrica @pwatchug @FAO @EA_Bunge @jumuiya

According to a scale audit conducted with guidance from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (@UNBSug), 4 out of 5 traders tested failed to meet the acceptable weighing tolerance, meaning consumers could be paying for more beans than they actually receive. From imbalanced scales to weights outside the legal 15 gram allowance, the findings raise serious questions about accuracy in everyday trade. This investigation, “Faulty Scales Cost Kampala Consumers,” highlights why verified and certified weighing instruments matter for fair trade, consumer protection, and trust in our markets. Are you really getting what you pay for?

🚀 Happening Now | Day 1 in Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality! @SEATINIUGANDA, with support from @IrlEmbUganda, is conducting a 2-day Capacity Building Training on Fiscal Decentralization and Local Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, Utilization & Accountability for Local Government officials from Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipal Councils and Isingiro Town Council. 🔍 Focus Areas: ✅ Enhancing understanding of legal, institutional, and policy frameworks guiding local revenue ✅ Strengthening practical skills in revenue identification, collection, administration, and accountability ✅ Building capacity for strategic revenue allocation to priority sectors like health, education, agriculture, and water #STRIDEProjectUG #TaxJusticeUG @lgfcweb @herbertk4 @taxalliance_ug @DiakoniaGlobal @tiuganda1 @URAuganda @SeatiniU @OxfaminUganda @Parliament_Ug @IsingiroDLG @mofpedU @mtic_uganda

⏳8 Days to Go! The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲 is fast approaching! 🗓 26–29 March 2026 – Global trade ministers and stakeholders will convene to discuss key issues shaping the multilateral trading system, including: 🌾 Agriculture 🐟 Fisheries subsidies ⚖️ Dispute settlement reform 🌍 LDC development priorities 💻 Digital trade & e-commerce Stay tuned as we highlight key agenda items and regional perspectives ahead of #WTOMC14 🌐. #SEATINIat30 #WTO #MC14 @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @GovUganda @South_Centre @AFRODAD2011 @actionaiduganda @OxfaminUganda @TradeJusticeNet @OWINFS @3rdworldnetwork @CameroonGov @wto @endacacid @twnafrica01 @EAC_Trade @TradeMarkAfrica @Vahini @SMannette1

The issue of public debt is affecting revenue, as a large portion of what is collected in Uganda is used to service debt, reducing funds available for development. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Program Coordinator, FFD, SEATINI #STRIDEProjectUG #TaxJuetice @lgfcweb

Effective revenue mobilisation requires proper systems such as enumeration, registration, assessment, and billing to ensure all taxpayers are captured. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Program Coordinator, FFD, SEATINI #STRIDEProjectUG #TaxJuetice @lgfcweb

✅ Day 1 Successfully Concluded We wrapped up Day 1 of the Capacity Building Training on Fiscal Decentralization & Local Revenue Mobilization. Key focus: legal frameworks, revenue administration & accountability. Looking forward to Day 2.📷 #STRIDEProjectUG @lgfcweb

🌍 Global trade didn’t happen overnight it’s built on decades of cooperation shaped by history and shared ambition. 📜 From the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (1947) to the World Trade Organization (1995), the system evolved to address a changing global economyexpanding beyond tariffs to services, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. ⚖️ Why it matters: this evolution shapes today’s multilateral trading system and defines the policy space for developing regions, especially across Africa. As we head toward the WTO Ministerial Conference, understanding these foundations is more important than ever. 📌 Follow our #UnderstandingWTO series as we unpack what this means for Africa’s trade future. #SEATINIat30 #WTO #MC14 @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @GovUganda @South_Centre @AFRODAD2011 @actionaiduganda @OxfaminUganda @TradeJusticeNet @OWINFS @3rdworldnetwork @CameroonGov @wto @endacacid @twnafrica01 @EAC_Trade @TradeMarkAfrica @Vahini @SMannette1

🌍 Expanding beyond traditional markets is key. “Uganda should not only strengthen its position within East Africa, COMESA, SADC, and the AfCFTA, but also explore emerging markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.” — Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Deputy Executive Director, SEATINI 📰 Grab your copy and read more on how Uganda can unlock its export potential. 🔗 Access the full article here: shorturl.at/vIkBd @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @mofpedU @GovUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @TradeMarkAfrica @_AfricanUnion @nbstv @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @NewsCentralTV @mtic_uganda

⏳ 9 Days to Go! The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲 is fast approaching! 🗓 26–29 March 2026 – Global trade ministers and stakeholders will convene to discuss key issues shaping the multilateral trading system, including: 🌾 Agriculture 🐟 Fisheries subsidies ⚖️ Dispute settlement reform 🌍 LDC development priorities 💻 Digital trade & e-commerce Stay tuned as we highlight key agenda items and regional perspectives ahead of #WTOMC14 🌐. #SEATINIat30 #WTO #MC14 @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @GovUganda @South_Centre @AFRODAD2011 @actionaiduganda @OxfaminUganda @TradeJusticeNet @OWINFS @3rdworldnetwork @CameroonGov @wto @endacacid @twnafrica01 @EAC_Trade @TradeMarkAfrica @Vahini @SMannette1

🌍 Global trade doesn’t happen in a vacuum it’s guided by shared rules. At the center is the World Trade Organization (WTO), ensuring trade flows smoothly, predictably, and transparently through agreed frameworks. 🔑 The multilateral trading system is built on principles like non-discrimination (MFN), transparency, binding commitments, dispute settlement, and special treatment for developing countries. For Africa, these rules shape market access, industrial policy, and development pathways. 📚 Through our Understanding the WTO series, we’ll unpack these step by step especially as the WTO Ministerial Conference approaches. 📌 Follow the series to understand what this means for Africa’s future. #SEATINIat30 #WTO #MC14 @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @GovUganda @South_Centre @AFRODAD2011 @actionaiduganda @OxfaminUganda @TradeJusticeNet @OWINFS @3rdworldnetwork @CameroonGov @wto @endacacid @twnafrica01 @EAC_Trade @TradeMarkAfrica @Vahini @SMannette1

Negotiations with China should also include issues of technology transfer. -Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Deputy Executive Director, SEATINI @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @mofpedU @GovUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @TradeMarkAfrica @_AfricanUnion @nbstv @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @NewsCentralTV @mtic_uganda

@CarolPrim3 @NaminyaUg Happy Birthday Prim. Stay blessed

Today I just need one strong man to buy me land from @NaminyaUg 🥹

📺 Don’t miss this important conversation! Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Deputy Executive Director @SEATINIUGANDA will be joining other experts on @NewsCentralTV to discuss “China’s New Tariff-Free Regime for Africa: The Potential Upside and Downside.” 🗓 Monday, 16 March 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM WAT ⏰ 7:00 PM EAT 📡 Watch live on News Central TV or stream on YouTube (@NewsCentralTV) Tune in and follow the conversation! @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @mtic_uganda @mofpedU @GovUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @TradeMarkAfrica @_AfricanUnion @nbstv @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor