farming 27 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Over 9,000 Youth Gain Skills from Shs43 Billion Health-Agriculture Partnership
More than 9,000 young people in Mityana and Kassanda districts have received training in agribusiness, health practices, and water access through a seven-year Shs43 billion initiative backed by German partners. The program established farmer schools, coffee gardens, and a maize processing facility to boost rural livelihoods. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/9-000-youth-benefit-from-shs43-billion-partnership-5405624
A major development partnership worth Shs43 billion (€10 million) has empowered over 9,000 youth in Uganda’s Mityana and Kassanda districts. Launched with a 2018 pilot and supported by Germany’s BMZ, the project was led by Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU), Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS), and Whave Solutions, alongside co-funders like DSW and Siemens Stiftung.
At a recent youth symposium in Kampala, A4HU CEO Sarah Kintu highlighted training in health practices, agribusiness, and safe water access. Project manager Rhodah Kulabako noted the creation of 180 youth farmer field schools and 120 coffee demonstration gardens, impacting at least 5,670 participants with skills in coffee, maize, beans, and tomatoes.
Climate-smart measures included energy-saving stoves and apiary promotion. In Kassanda, youth launched the Kamuli Youth Millers facility, processing two tonnes of maize hourly into flour and feeds, now supporting 700 youth in 24 groups. Manager John Bukenya shared how it brought community respect and organization.
DSW’s Angella Bahr praised the integrated health-water-agriculture model. Germany Embassy’s Alicia Van den Boom linked it to Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan, targeting the 70% youth population. Whave’s Frédéric Bergeron reported 200 managed water points in Mityana and youth sales of handwashing stations.
The initiative wraps up in July, with partners confident in its lasting effects, as discussed at the event with officials and stakeholders.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)