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Amolatar receives third batch of beehives under climate smart initiative

1 July 2026, 9:03 pm

Members of the Alii Beekeepers’ Group receiving beekeeping inputs under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project.

By Sarah Ejang

On Wednesday, 1 July 2026, Amolatar District received a significant boost to its agricultural sector with the fourth delivery of beehives to the Alii Beekeepers’ Group.

The milestone forms part of the ongoing Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), a government initiative funded by the World Bank to promote climate-resilient farming practices across the country.

During a press briefing, Mr Dulson Okello Samuel, the UCSATP focal person in Amolatar District and Acting Principal Entomologist, highlighted the financial contributions supporting the initiative.

He said the Alii Beekeepers’ Group contributed 20 per cent of the required UGX 35 million investment, amounting to UGX 7 million, while the government financed the remaining 80 per cent, equivalent to UGX 28 million.

In addition to 200 beehives, the group received a range of essential beekeeping equipment to improve productivity.

Amolatar District UCSATP focal person, Mr Dulson Okello Samuel, on the delivery of beehives and beekeeping inputs to the Alii Beekeepers’ Group under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project.

Dulson emphasised that the inputs are expected to significantly improve agricultural productivity in the district by promoting sustainable pollination and honey production.

Mr Dulson Okello Samuel highlights the importance of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in improving agricultural productivity through sustainable beekeeping.

This aligns with the broader objectives of the project to promote climate-smart agriculture that both mitigates environmental impacts and enhances local livelihoods.

Mr Dulson Okello Samuel handing over beekeeping inputs to the Alii Beekeepers’ Group under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project.

Expressing gratitude, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar, Mr Geofrey Vuciri, thanked the ministry and participating farmers for selecting the district for such an impactful project.

He urged the community to protect the beehives from potential threats such as wildfires in order to maximise the benefits.

Mr Vuciri reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating poverty at the grassroots level through initiatives such as UCSATP.

Amolatar Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Geofrey Vuciri, commends the ministry and farmers for implementing the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project and urges protection of beehives.

Representing the District Chairperson, Hon. Awio Mike, the Secretary for Works and Production encouraged the Alii Beekeepers’ Group to utilise the inputs effectively to generate sustainable income.

He also called upon other groups that had not yet contributed their share of funds to do so promptly in order to access similar benefits.

Amolatar District Secretary for Works and Production, representing the District Chairperson Hon. Awio Mike, urges the Alii Beekeepers’ Group to utilise the inputs effectively and calls on other farmers to fulfil their contributions.

Mr Otema Sam, Chairperson of the Alii Beekeepers’ Group, expressed his appreciation to the district leadership for their support.

He assured stakeholders of the group’s commitment to increasing honey production, which he said would contribute to improved livelihoods and economic growth.

Chairperson of the Alii Beekeepers’ Group, Mr Otema Sam, assures stakeholders of the group’s commitment to increasing honey production and improving livelihoods under the project.

The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project continues to play a crucial role in promoting environmentally friendly and economically viable farming practices across Uganda, with initiatives such as this one in Amolatar paving the way for a more resilient agricultural future.