For years, farmers in Buganda have battled a quiet crisis—fake agrochemicals, poor-quality tools, and the crushing weight of unreliable supply chains. Now, a game-changing alliance is turning that tide.
The Buganda Kingdom, in partnership with Stanbic Bank Uganda, has launched a bold initiative to provide farmers with direct access to trusted agricultural inputs and financial support.
This isn’t just another development project—it’s a grassroots intervention rooted in cultural pride and economic necessity.
From Bulange to Buddu: The Pilot Begins
Unveiled at Bulange Mengo, the program’s pilot phase will cover four counties—Buddu, Singo, Mawokota, and Buwekula.
Each of these regions represents a key agricultural belt, and the new input stores are designed to deliver exactly what local farmers need: quality seeds, genuine agrochemicals, and modern tools at fair prices.
Hajj Amis Kakomo, Buganda’s Minister for Agriculture, Cooperatives, and Markets, emphasized that this project is as much about empowerment as it is about inputs.
“We’re not just selling products. We’re building stronger farmer associations and enabling shared growth,” he said.
Stanbic Bank Steps In with Credit and Credibility
Stanbic Bank Uganda isn’t new to agriculture. But this partnership signals a sharper focus on farmers who are often overlooked by traditional finance.
Emmanuel Kisakye Negobye, Head of Agriculture at Stanbic, made it clear: the bank is bringing more than just money.
“We’re committed to supporting rural economies—especially in coffee farming—through affordable credit and access to genuine inputs,” he explained.
Stanbic will not only finance the supply chain but also offer tailored credit packages that meet the seasonal and regional needs of farmers.
Leadership Backing from the Kingdom
The First Deputy Katikkiro, Professor Hajji Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, was present to endorse the initiative, calling it “a blessing from the Kabaka” and urging farmers to take full advantage of it.
“Use this opportunity wisely. Manage your credit and transform your livelihoods,” he said.
Paul Muganwa, Stanbic Bank’s Executive Director, echoed the sentiment. He praised the Kingdom’s foresight and reassured stakeholders of the bank’s readiness to deliver.
Local Roots, Lasting Impact
This isn’t just about economics—it’s about restoring dignity to farming communities that have been taken advantage of for too long.
By embedding agricultural services within Buganda’s cultural framework, this initiative offers a rare combination of trust and access.
It recognizes that rural transformation doesn’t happen from the top down—it happens when communities are given the tools and trust to build from within.
If successful, this model could become a blueprint for other regions across Uganda. But for now, the eyes are on Buddu, Singo, Mawokota, and Buwekula—where seeds of change are already being planted.
