• Latest
Transformation of Africa Agrifood Systems Takes Centre Stage at CAADP Kampala Summit

Transformation of Africa Agrifood Systems Takes Centre Stage at CAADP Kampala Summit

8 months ago
King Oyo Marks 30 Years on the Throne, Unveils Ambitious Dev’t Agenda for Tooro

King Oyo Marks 30 Years on the Throne, Unveils Ambitious Dev’t Agenda for Tooro

15 hours ago
NRM Submits Over 2.2 Million Signatures to Endorse Museveni for 2026 Elections

NRM Submits Over 2.2 Million Signatures to Endorse Museveni for 2026 Elections

15 hours ago
Entebbe Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Record in August 2025

Entebbe Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Record in August 2025

15 hours ago
CID, Auditor General Probe Alleged Bank of Uganda Hacking and Loss of Shs62bn

BoU Cites Rise in Yields and Strong Investor Demand in Treasury Bills Auction

15 hours ago
She Data Science Program Launched to Empower Young Ugandan Women With Skills in Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics

She Data Science Program Launched to Empower Young Ugandan Women With Skills in Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics

19 hours ago
Africa, Asia Push for Stronger International Law on Climate, Trade and Cyberspace

Africa, Asia Push for Stronger International Law on Climate, Trade and Cyberspace

1 day ago
SoftPower News
Sunday, September 14, 2025
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
SoftPower News
No Result
View All Result
Home Africa

Transformation of Africa Agrifood Systems Takes Centre Stage at CAADP Kampala Summit

by Muhamadi Byemboijana
January 9, 2025
Transformation of Africa Agrifood Systems Takes Centre Stage at CAADP Kampala Summit
185
VIEWS

The African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) summit has kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, with a call to action to transform Africa’s agrifood systems. The summit brings together African leaders, ministers of agriculture, and stakeholders to discuss the future of agriculture in Africa.

In her opening remarks, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja emphasized the importance of agriculture in Africa’s development.

Related Stories

King Oyo Marks 30 Years on the Throne, Unveils Ambitious Dev’t Agenda for Tooro

NRM Submits Over 2.2 Million Signatures to Endorse Museveni for 2026 Elections

Entebbe Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Record in August 2025

“Agriculture is the backbone of our economies, and it is imperative that we prioritize its development,” she said. Nabbanja also highlighted the need for Africa to reduce its reliance on food imports, saying, “We must position the continent in such a manner that our agricultural sector is resilient to climate change as well as other shocks.”

Nabbanja added that there is need to mobilize the African population for Production, productivity, and profitability.

She also called for the removal of trade barriers and take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which is about 1.5 billion people, COMESA, ECOWAS, and the EAC.

“As Africa we must remain focused to the fact that regional trade has the potential to back regional and national development and that it can lead to greater economic and political cooperation,” she said.

Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, echoed Nabbanja’s sentiments, stating that the summit marked a critical turning point in Africa’s agricultural development.

“We must be in implementation and execution mode now to achieve our set targets…We need to focus on advancements in technological research and practices, building agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change and other shocks.”

Tumwebaze also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, saying, “We need to expedite the process of establishing Regional Animal Resource Seed Centers of Excellence.”

He also urged participants to prepare for full-scale implementation of the CAADP agenda at national, regional, and continental levels.

During the summit, Member States will consider and adopt the post-Malabo CAADP Agenda, henceforth to be known as the Kampala CAADP Declaration. They will also endorse the draft CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035.

African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Sacko, emphasized the importance of inclusivity and collective action.

“We must ensure that women, youth, and marginalized groups have access to resources, thereby facilitating their equitable participation in the agrifood sector.”

Tags: African UnionCAADPComprehensive Africa Agriculture Development ProgrammeFrank TumwebazeMinistry of AgricultureSoft PowerSoft Power NewsSoftPowerSoftPower NewsTop NewsTop News UgandaTop Uganda NewsUganda

Recent Stories

King Oyo Marks 30 Years on the Throne, Unveils Ambitious Dev’t Agenda for Tooro

NRM Submits Over 2.2 Million Signatures to Endorse Museveni for 2026 Elections

Entebbe Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Record in August 2025

BoU Cites Rise in Yields and Strong Investor Demand in Treasury Bills Auction

She Data Science Program Launched to Empower Young Ugandan Women With Skills in Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics

Africa, Asia Push for Stronger International Law on Climate, Trade and Cyberspace

SoftPower News Logo

SoftPower News is a subsidiary of SoftPower Communications LLC, a Ugandan digital media group. Keep posted of the latest from Uganda and East Africa.
Plot 4B Malcolm X, Kololo
P.O Box 1497, Kampala - Uganda
Tel: +256-392-001-701
Email: info@softpower.ug

This news site is licenced by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

ADVERTISEMENT
Stanbic Remittance Ad
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More

© SoftPower News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

error: Content is protected
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women

© SoftPower News

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?