The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has unveiled its Strategic Development Plan for 2025/2026-2029/2030, along with the MAAIF Service Delivery Standards and the MAAIF Client Charter, aimed at transforming Uganda’s agriculture sector.
State Minister of Agriculture Fred Bwino Kyakulaga noted that the documents provide a comprehensive framework for agricultural transformation, aligning with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and National Planning Authority Development Plan Regulations of 2018.
“These documents together provide a comprehensive framework for transforming Uganda’s agriculture, aligning with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and the National Planning Authority Development Plan Regulations of 2018,” Kyakulaga said.
The Strategic Development Plan outlines six strategic objectives, supported by Programme Implementation Action Plans (PIAPs) and a robust monitoring-evaluation framework.
The plan focuses on improving productivity, strengthening animal and plant health systems, promoting value addition and market access, and enhancing climate resilience.
“The Strategic Development Plan is our roadmap for the next five years. It sets out clear objectives, interventions, and financing strategies to tackle structural challenges such as low productivity, post-harvest losses, limited market access, and weak institutional capacity,” Kyakulaga added.
Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama highlighted the sector’s performance, noting it employs over 65% of the labour force and contributes 26.1% to GDP in FY 2024/25. Agricultural growth improved from 6.1% in FY 2023/24 to 6.8% in FY 2024/25.
The Client Charter guarantees predictable services, building trust, while Service Delivery Standards ensure efficiency and accountability.
The plan’s budget for the next five years is approximately 17 trillion shillings, focusing on resource mobilization through partnerships and private sector engagement.
Undersecretary Mary Aacha Orikiriza emphasized implementing the documents to promote transparency and accountability.
“These documents are practical tools for promoting transparency, accountability, and mutual respect, placing the client at the center of our operations,” she said.
The Ministry aims to enhance production, competitiveness, and market access, with a focus on specialised extension services, science and technology integration, and strengthening farmer field schools and cooperatives.