Kampala, 6 November 2025.
The Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS) Board members and Senior Management team embarked on a capacity-strengthening journey through a governance training supported by Agriterra. The interactive training took place on 3-5 November 2025 at Esella Hotel in Najjera, a Kampala suburb.
Mr. James Muhangi (C), business advisor at Agriterra Uganda, and facilitator of the governance training
The governance training was part of the Farmer Organisation for Rural Transformation (FORT) project, a collaborative initiative between Agriterra and UFAAS. The five-year project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), will run from October 15 2025 through October 2029. The purpose of the FORT Project to enhance the institutional capacity and sustainability of farmer organisations in 27 districts in Uganda.
Training content: The training content revolved around governance structures, principles of good governance, Board competences, roles and responsibilities of governance bodies, and assessment of organisations’ governance performance through governance health checks.
Dr Richard Miiro, UFAAS Board Chairperson (2nd right) receiving his certificate of participation from the facilitator, Mr James Muhangi (2nd left).
On the final day, the UFAAS governance team developed a practical action plan to guide governance improvement efforts over the next one year. This will culminate in a follow-up training, where progress in implementing governance reforms and strengthening institutional systems will be reviewed. Participants were enthusiastic to translate the new acquired knowledge into practice.
” We have learnt how to do a governance health check. The tool is very comprehensive and does not leave anything behind. Our results graph will be better next time”, remarked one participant.
UFAAS Patron Mrs Beatrice Byarugaba sharing experiences about governance.
Good governance is central to achieving UFAAS’s mission of promoting quality agricultural extension and advisory services. It plays a central role in ensuring that organizations, institutions, and governments function effectively, transparently, and accountably.
This fosters better decision-making, stronger member commitment, and enhanced sustainability of organisations.
Ms Beatrice N. Luzobe, UFAAS Chief Executive Officer (2nd right) receiving the certificate of participation.
Compiled by Elizabeth Asiimwe
For details, contact Ms Beatrice Luzobe ( UFAAS CEO) on ufaas2013@gmail.com