By:AmolatarPostNews | Reporter
Kampala|| Uganda 》The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has today officially handed over 69 vehicles and 1,034 motorcycles to district local governments under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), in a major push to strengthen extension services and improve farmer outreach nationwide.
The handover ceremony, held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, was presided over by Vice President Jessica Alupo, alongside Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze and senior government officials. The distribution targets all 69 districts participating in the project, including those in the Lango sub-region such as Amolatar.
Speaking at the event, Minister Tumwebaze emphasized that limited mobility among extension workers has for years constrained service delivery to farmers, affecting adoption of modern farming practices.
“One of the most critical enablers of agricultural transformation is a functional extension system… many farmers rarely see extension workers,” he noted.
He explained that the newly acquired vehicles and motorcycles will significantly improve field access, enabling extension officers to reach farmers at parish and sub-county levels with timely advisory services on crop management, pest control, and post-harvest handling.
Improving Last-Mile Service Delivery
Vice President Alupo described the intervention as a game-changer in last-mile service delivery, noting that agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy.
She highlighted that improved extension services will enhance productivity and incomes, citing Uganda’s growing performance in key sectors such as coffee exports.
Alupo, however, cautioned district officials to ensure proper accountability and use of the equipment, stressing that the assets are public resources meant strictly for service delivery.
Project Scope and Impact
According to MAAIF Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama, the UCSATP is a USD 354 million (approx. Shs 1.3 trillion) World Bank-supported initiative designed to transform Uganda’s agricultural sector.
3.9 million direct beneficiaries across the country
Strengthening extension, supervision, and monitoring systems
Promoting climate-smart agriculture technologies
Improving market access and resilience to climate shocks
Kasura noted that the vehicles and motorcycles will play a critical role in monitoring implementation and coordinating activities at district, sub-county, and parish levels.
Boost for Climate-Smart Agriculture
The UCSATP is a six-year government programme aimed at increasing productivity, enhancing resilience to climate change, and improving household incomes through sustainable farming practices.
It includes investments in:
Improved seeds and livestock breeds
Irrigation and mechanization
Market infrastructure and value addition
Climate information and advisory systems
In districts like Amolatar, where the project is already underway, leaders have previously highlighted the Gov’t Hands Over 69 Vehicles, 1,034 Motorcycles to Boost Agricultural Extension Services for stronger extension support and farmer sensitization to maximize benefits.
The arrival of motorcycles and vehicles is expected to:
Enhance supervision of farmer groups
Improve dissemination of climate-smart technologies
Strengthen monitoring of project activities on the ground
Government officials say the intervention marks a significant step toward modernizing Uganda’s agriculture sector, addressing long-standing structural challenges, and ensuring that farmers receive timely, practical support.
With improved mobility, extension workers are now expected to bridge the gap between research and farmers, ultimately driving productivity, food security, and rural incomes across the country.
Reporting by AmolatarPostNews National Desk.
