Media Assets/ Highlights from the UGNAEW2026

Day One: April 29, 2026

1. Welcome remarks by UFAAS Board Chairperson, Dr Richard Miiro: https://ufaas-ugandacf.org/ufaas-chairperson-calls-for-collaboration-at-the-2026-agricultural-extension-week/ 
2. Overview of the Extension week by UFAAS CEO, Ms Beatrice Luzobe: https://youtu.be/10NNDBsYo04?si=6CBQuYu4oQIRbqL8
3. Overview of the Agricultural Extension System in Uganda, by Dr Patience Rwamigisa, Assistant Commissioner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmdH_pYPbtM
4. Keynote address by Dr. Sadiq Kassim, Deputy Director General for Technology Promotion at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), representing the Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma: https://ufaas-ugandacf.org/no-agricultural-transformation-without-research-extension-partnership-keynote-speaker-at-ugnaew2026/
5. Remarks by Executive Director, African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), Dr. Lilian Lihasi Kidula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDvzUyVccBI
6. Remarks by the Executive Secretary, Global Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (GFRAS), Dr Carl Erik Larsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX_562reEw4
7. Speech by the event Guest of Honor, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, represented by Dr. Henry Opolot Nakelet, Commissioner of Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnJ5vN7kNtU
8. Goodwill messages from partners- GIZ Uganda and World Vision Uganda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmVLqf67wIs
9. Thematic presentations
   • Scalable and market-driven AEAS delivery and business models by Dr. Rosemirta Birungi: https://youtu.be/VaQ-dfwwKR4, PPT here.
   • Extension for high-value chains by Dr. Dickson Biryomumeisho: https://youtu.be/2ZCsjP7sRnE; PPT here. 
10. Presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Extension by Dr. Nassib Mugwanya (NARO):  https://youtu.be/h4zqpCu4M9w , PPT here.
11. Panel- Question and Answer session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGk4gPkLS4I
12. Pitching of strategic and business partnerships for unlocking agricultural potential (Farm Africa, EzyAgric, Kilimo Trust, Keri Naturals): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU4A90ipwVM
13. Day 1 Video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwV2SlqCtbA
14. Day 1 Photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMWZDWOadA-7CJqAv5FiSDat3NijTT4MrMe7O8G4qF4YpWOR7yDXcpmVoPHaCqYJg?key=dks3cl84cHpxMkZQeDZsRnY3SGRWS3F0dW01TmlR
15. Event Artwork/ Quotes shared: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOCMZnYQKSnEHM8-UTmLFxLfBUbAClX88m_GrMAvMJ3n-vn-2Rw1VsL7eV_wm4I4g?key=bmJtQjNNbzZBdDN1ZkVabjNxN1dSRjA0UGpoa1pB
16. Media reports
    • UBC TV: Why Uganda’s Agricultural Stakeholders Want a New Extension Law– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-66eRvbqN0s
    • The new Vision (Newspaper): Agriculture experts call for professionalism as Uganda National Extension Week opens- https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/agriculture/experts-call-for-professionalism-as-uganda-na-NV_232186_042026 
    • Nilepost (online news): National Agricultural Extension Week 2026 Opens with Push for New Law– https://nilepost.co.ug/news/336183/national-agricultural-extension-week-2026-opens-with-push-for-new-law
    • UBC online news:  Agricultural Extension Stakeholders pushing for a Law to Harmonise Participation https://ubc.go.ug/2026/04/21/agricultural-extension-stakeholders-pushing-for-a-law-to-harmonise-participation/
    • The Spy Uganda: Let’s Act Now! Commissioner Rwamigisa Pushes Bold Reforms To Modernize Agricultural Extension,https://www.spyuganda.com/lets-act-now-commissioner-rwamigisa-pushes-bold-reforms-to-modernize-agricultural-extension/
    • NBS TV: 
    • Print media: The New Vision, April 23, 2026 (see Page 8 of this document)
    • Social media highlights: X– AgricExtUg2026 (formerly Twitter), and Linkedin. Please connect with us on:
      1. X- @UFAAS13
      2. LinkedIn: Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS) 

Day Two: April 21, 2026

1. Plenary presentations:
   • Wearing Scientific Goggles by Dr. Hlami Ngwenya: Recording  https://youtu.be/tG7_EMVt7vo; PPT presentation here
   • Agro-industrialization – Status and implications for AEAS, by Mr. Denis Mugabi, MAAIF. PPT
2. Parallel sessions (All presentations will be added to the link here once received)
   • Scalable and market-driven AEAS delivery and business models
   • Extension for high-value chains (Coffee, Horticulture, etc.)
   • Extension for high-value chains (Livestock, Aquaculture, Entomoculture, etc.)
   • Resilient and climate-smart agricultural systems and practices
3. Capacity building sessions on AI in agricultural extension, strategies for boosting employability, agroecology experiences, and integrating agroecology in extension.
4. Day 2 Video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42OJxXO3W4g
5. Day 2 Photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNar3s4k4GhmylnPPPCHXmgjTyGj4Dwmb-_3UqKiOd3fzm6VvuHQAoWDXIbKjpByQ?key=OVhldUJMRTVPSDBqdkdYODVvc091Mi0zMHF2ekF3

Day Three: April 22, 2026

1. Side event 1: Enhancing Scalable Agricultural Extension and Business Development Services Provision Models in Northern Uganda, hosted by GIZ Uganda
2. Side event 2: Africa Regional Capitalization of Agroecology Extension Experiences: Madagascar and Uganda Experience Sharing. Led by Madagascar FCA, hosted by AFAAS, the GPSAEP project
3. Side event 3: Policy dialogues on private sector-led extension and sustainable last-mile delivery of bundled services in Uganda
4. Side event 4:  Dialogue on Extension and in Agroecology: Challenges, Opportunities and Breakthrough 
5. Plenary panel discussion on Professionalization of the agricultural workforce
6. DPMOs sharing impressions of the event and key takeaways:
7. Day 3 video highlights/ exhibition: https://youtu.be/ILVH6uU527w 
8. Day 3 photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPIbCOWI4r-lUHKiHNjbgee2RcMgbwbIBMDF0AeLejY3IqBVYEpPZE3q_CwBEmYWA?key=TlJ2OGZlTWd1U19ETGZoeGdHNklMaVRCQWxBRmZB

Day Four

1. Field visits to: 
   • Uganda Youth at Risk Development Network (UYDNET), 
   • Musibi Farm (One-acre model + Avocado Value Chain
   • Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Farm-Urban Farming; 
   • NARO- NaLRI -Livestock;
   • NARO-NaCCORI (Coffee + Cocoa); 
   • NARO -NARL Crops +Insect Farm; and 
   • NARO- NaCCRI and AVAIL GROUP LTD.

Photos of KCCA Farm Visit  (courtesy): https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOE8hUux65I6wtfAWQs3qcNmRlGg3_Y8H-I5310JOYq6s4V6TAZ3WGtAqUohK8clw?key=MXhlbGdDRUR1ZDhmbVd4SC1qU0VocDY3U2xCTXpR

Day Five: April 24, 2026

1. Youth sharing their impressions of the extension week and key takeaways:
2. Highlights from the Regional event, by Lydia Adong and DPMOs:
3. Presentation of the Communique: Policy, practice and Business opportunities for Unlocking Uganda’s Agricultural Potential: 
4. Brief Evaluation of the event:
5. Official Closing of the 2026 Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week
   • Remarks by Participants (representatives), UFAAS CEO, UFAAS Board Chair, Partner GIZ Uganda, MAAIF.
   • Recognition and awards to partners
   • Closing remarks by World Vision Country Director, represented by Ms Connie Nankya, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy.
6. Day 5 photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMOOoSl0IQkvT6yOlgcbT74pw1ZnugOAeU7fNo-RnKe9Bhl4t3RYUHpBT5U6hSc8Q?key=REx3Z0lQVVIyeHEtSW9XclQ4ZTRpRml4Y1BmT2NB
7. Day 5 Video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67utvVLi6TA
8. Day 5 Closing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JCwxWZZru8
9. External Media
   • NTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmYKWWIUCA4
   • The New Vision: 

Note: The Day 5 livestream is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP1tUhGtM60. Individual sessions will be uploaded to our YouTube Page in due course.

Sincere thanks to all participants who attended the 2026 Uganda National agricultural Extension Week, and the partners below:

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Compiled by Elizabeth Asiimwe

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