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- 31 Jul 2026
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A New Chapter for Uganda’s Organic Farmers
There was excitement in the room as representatives of Participatory Guarantee System groups waited for the final decision of the National PGS Council.
For many of them, this moment had taken months of work.
The journey had not been easy. During earlier assessments, several gaps had been identified in areas such as record keeping, internal inspections, group management, organic production practices and compliance with required standards.
The groups were asked to go back, make improvements and provide evidence that the gaps had been addressed.
They did exactly that.
Farmers worked together. Group leaders improved their records. Internal systems were strengthened. Production practices were reviewed. Members supported one another to ensure that their farms and products met the required organic standards.
On 31 July 2026, the National PGS Council met to review the progress made by the groups.
One by one, the corrective actions were presented and examined. The Council looked at how each group had responded to the earlier findings and whether the required improvements had been made.
The review was not simply about completing documents.
It was about protecting the trust behind organic products.
It was about ensuring that when a consumer sees the Kilimohai Organic Mark, they can have confidence in the farmers, the production process and the integrity of the product.
After the review, the Council approved more than 10 PGS groups for organic certification.
The announcement marked an important moment for the farmers and their organisations. Their commitment, teamwork and willingness to improve had finally been recognised.
The successful groups were then officially handed their PGS certificates and licences allowing them to use the East African Organic Mark, Kilimohai, on eligible certified products.
For the farmers, the certificates represented much more than pieces of paper.
They represented trust.
They represented hard work.
They represented a promise to consumers that the products had been grown and handled according to recognised organic standards.
The Kilimohai licence will also help the groups improve the visibility of their products, strengthen consumer confidence and access new market opportunities.
However, the handover was not the end of the journey.
Certification comes with responsibility.
The approved groups will be expected to continue maintaining strong records, conducting internal inspections, following organic principles and ensuring that all products carrying the Kilimohai Mark meet the required standards.
NOGAMU will continue working with the groups through technical support, training, peer learning, follow-up assessments, market linkages and consumer awareness.
The goal is not only to certify more farmers.
The goal is to build a strong organic sector where farmers are supported, consumers are protected and organic products are trusted.
As the group representatives received their certificates and licences, the moment carried a clear message:
When farmers are supported to improve, they can meet standards, build stronger businesses and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system.
NOGAMU congratulates all the newly certified PGS groups, the National PGS Council, technical teams, peer reviewers, partners and farmers who made this achievement possible.
Together, we are growing trust, opportunity and a stronger future for organic agriculture in Uganda.
For many of them, this moment had taken months of work.
The journey had not been easy. During earlier assessments, several gaps had been identified in areas such as record keeping, internal inspections, group management, organic production practices and compliance with required standards.
The groups were asked to go back, make improvements and provide evidence that the gaps had been addressed.
They did exactly that.
Farmers worked together. Group leaders improved their records. Internal systems were strengthened. Production practices were reviewed. Members supported one another to ensure that their farms and products met the required organic standards.
On 31 July 2026, the National PGS Council met to review the progress made by the groups.
One by one, the corrective actions were presented and examined. The Council looked at how each group had responded to the earlier findings and whether the required improvements had been made.
The review was not simply about completing documents.
It was about protecting the trust behind organic products.
It was about ensuring that when a consumer sees the Kilimohai Organic Mark, they can have confidence in the farmers, the production process and the integrity of the product.
After the review, the Council approved more than 10 PGS groups for organic certification.
The announcement marked an important moment for the farmers and their organisations. Their commitment, teamwork and willingness to improve had finally been recognised.
The successful groups were then officially handed their PGS certificates and licences allowing them to use the East African Organic Mark, Kilimohai, on eligible certified products.
For the farmers, the certificates represented much more than pieces of paper.
They represented trust.
They represented hard work.
They represented a promise to consumers that the products had been grown and handled according to recognised organic standards.
The Kilimohai licence will also help the groups improve the visibility of their products, strengthen consumer confidence and access new market opportunities.
However, the handover was not the end of the journey.
Certification comes with responsibility.
The approved groups will be expected to continue maintaining strong records, conducting internal inspections, following organic principles and ensuring that all products carrying the Kilimohai Mark meet the required standards.
NOGAMU will continue working with the groups through technical support, training, peer learning, follow-up assessments, market linkages and consumer awareness.
The goal is not only to certify more farmers.
The goal is to build a strong organic sector where farmers are supported, consumers are protected and organic products are trusted.
As the group representatives received their certificates and licences, the moment carried a clear message:
When farmers are supported to improve, they can meet standards, build stronger businesses and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system.
NOGAMU congratulates all the newly certified PGS groups, the National PGS Council, technical teams, peer reviewers, partners and farmers who made this achievement possible.
Together, we are growing trust, opportunity and a stronger future for organic agriculture in Uganda.
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