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The AAU Graduate Internship Grant

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has intensified its support for students from its member institutions to acquire employable skills before graduating from their universities. Through support from its development partners, namely African Capacity...

MUIIS service bundle officially launched in Kampala

MUIIS service bundle officially launched in Kampala

The MUIIS Service Bundle consists of a series of context-specific weather alerts, agronomic tips and index-based insurance throughout the season and covers four agricultural commodities: maize, beans, sesame and soybeans. Built together by a strong consortium of seven...

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Dr. Sadik Kassim shares his powerful journey from dropping out of school to becoming a leader in @NARO_Uganda, all thanks to an extension worker.

Extension is the bridge to transformation. #UGNAEW2026

Last week, during the Uganda National Extension Week, Dr Rosemirta Birungi, Africa-wide AEAS Technical Lead at AFAAS, opened the dialogue with a provocative call to action: Agriculture must stop being viewed as a “safety net” and start being treated as a competitive business. 1/2

Agriculture is a business, and market-driven ,extension is the engine that keeps it running.

This insight from Christine Kyomugisha (Sasakawa Africa Association) is a clear path of blending advisory services with entrepreneurship.

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