Empowering communities: the path to climate-smart agriculture in Kabarole

27 February 2026, 22:34

By lucky Patrick

In a world increasingly affected by climate change, the call for sustainable agricultural practices has never been more urgent. During the quarterly review meeting for the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Kabarole, Mr. Nzeimaana Arthur, urged local leaders to engage with their communities in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices.

His message reflected on transforming lives and mitigating climate impacts requires collective action and commitment from all stakeholders.

Held on Thursday, the meeting aimed to assess the progress of the UCSATP, identify challenges, and share best practices. Mr. Nzeimaana emphasized the importance of grassroots involvement, stating, “This Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project is designed to transform the lives of Ugandans, but it’s not meant for the poor.”

He called on Community Development Officers (CDOs) and Agriculture Extension Workers to actively screen farmers and align them with suitable agricultural enterprises. This proactive approach is essential for ensuring that the benefits of the project reach those who are ready and willing to invest in their future.

Mr. Musinguzi Solomon, the UCSATP Focal Person Kabarole,elaborated on the project’s ambitious six-year vision, which aims to increase productivity, enhance market access, and build resilience among selected value chains in the region. He noted that the project is designed for active farmers who are prepared to co-fund 20% of the costs, with the government contributing the 80%.

The Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Asaba Frank, stressed that the time for political maneuvering has passed. “It’s now time to concentrate and focus on development projects like Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation and the Parish Development Model. His call to action highlighted the need for CDOs, agriculture extension staff, and political leaders to double their efforts in mobilizing and sensitizing the community about existing government programs.

Sunday Simon, an agriculture officer from Karangura Sub County, suggested that integrating the UCSATP with other programs could amplify its impact. “If we utilize every opportunity and platform to talk about the project, its impact will be amazing,” he remarked.