News & Events
News And Events
Uganda takes Presidency at AFRONET
The CEO of NOGAMU Mr. Chariton Namuwoza was elected to the position of President of AfoNet- The African Organic Network in Kigali during the African Organic Conference held in December 2023. The new AFrONet Leadership reveals an expansion strategy to promote intra-regional trade of Organic products.
Mr. Chariton Namuwoza, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) in his tenure has revealed that as President of the continental body that unites actors in the organic industry in Africa.
National Organic Week 2023
The National Organic Exhibition week is on from Monday 4th December-6th December 2023 by Nogamu and its partners. Don’t miss out. Join the campaign for a healthy Uganda.
Update from the Organic Bill Consultative Stakeholders Meeting
“The question whether Uganda can engage in large scale organic agriculture no longer stands.” stated Chariton Namuwoza, CEO of NOGAMU, in his opening remarks at the National Consultative Meeting on the Organic Agriculture Bill. Multiple government officials, as well as a diverse array of non-state actors in the organic agriculture sector came together on Wednesday the 12th of July at the Sheraton Hotel to discuss the formulation of the Organic Agriculture Bill. This Bill will be crucial in operationalizing the recent National Organic Agriculture Policy put forth by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in December of 2019. The energy in the room was vibrant as multiple stakeholders discussed what considerations to prioritize in the upcoming Organic Agricultural Bill.
A central theme conveyed in the consultative meeting was that Uganda has huge potential in organic sector. Uganda’s economy is primarily agricultural; it has the 4th most certified organic farms as well as the 2nd most certified organic farmers globally. While the value of organic exports from Uganda has surpassed 159 million dollars, Uganda’s global market share is only 5%. NOGAMU is the organization at the center of the organic agricultural sector, connecting farmers, processors and state representatives to facilitate the sustainable growth of the sector.
Given the recent progress on this crucial bill, the future is bright for organic agriculture in Uganda. As Crop Production Commissioner, MAAIF Mr. Alex Lwakuba stated “through organic agriculture, we can grow food and we can leave the environment healthy for our children”. Commissioner John Okiror shared with the stakeholders the process required to draft and finalize the bill.
The Guest of honour, the 3rd deputy Prime Minister Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama reassured the stakeholders that government is supportive of the Organic Bill and its drafting is timely for both our heath and economic growth of the country. She thanked NOGAMU, partners and all stakeholders for the commitment they have shown towards improving the agricultural sector.
By Noah Homsy King, Student at UC Davis, intern at NOGAMU
NOGAMU WINS AWARD
We are excited to close June 2023 with Great News!
The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) was the Winner and Recipient of the Value Chain Support Organization, 2022 Award at the Second Edition of the Annual Agriculture Awards, held at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, Uganda, on Friday June 16, 2023.
On behalf of NOGAMU and my own behalf, I would like to take this singular opportunity to thank all of you who participated in nominating and voting NOGAMU, in recognition of our work in integrating Farmers, Processors and Exporters into local, regional and international organic value chains.
I dedicate this Award to you, the entire Organic Movement, our Partners and Supporters in Uganda, Africa and the whole world. Let us commit to driving the organic production & consumption agenda for better health.
Mr. Chariton Namuwoza, CEO, NOGAMU
NOGAMU Organic Academy Starts
Interested youth entrepreneurs can now get skills in value -addition as part of our Organic Academy program. Register for the intake that starts this August 2023.
Watch out for more organic training sessions at the academy in various centres under our partnership.
Farmers' Weekly Market
We would like to inform farmers about our weekly farmers’ market that will be taking place every Saturday starting September 25th 2021. The venue will be at Cardinal Nsubuga, Karitas, Nsambya. The venue is very spacious and we shall be observing the Covid-19 S.O.Ps and guidelines. Let’s go organic to be healthy.
For home deliveries, contact us on +256788128484.
NOGAMU staff met with Stephan Andrae of Better Eco on 12th May 2022
It’s almost time to tap into a great market for organic products. NOGAMU staff met with Stephan Andrae of Better Eco on 12th May 2022 to discuss and better plan for this opportunity. For more information on how you can benefit get in touch with the secretariat
Weekly Organic food Market
Organic farmers market at Caritas Gardens Nsambya ( behind American Embassy) every Saturday 8am to 2pm.
Also happening at CERD organic market Entebbe Road next to Main market, Abayita Abaili.
NOGAMU partners with NUCAFE
A ground breaking event at which NUCAFE and NOGAMU signed an MOU to promote organic production, certification and marketing within the coffee value chain. This partnership will ensure increased incomes and employment opportunities through the farmers owenership model.