In a significant step toward empowering communities and strengthening agricultural livelihoods, His Eminence Dr Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Grand Mufti of Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, has officially launched the Halaal Farmers Centre.
The centre is an initiative designed to equip farmers with knowledge, skills, and access to quality inputs while supporting the government’s efforts to eradicate poverty.
The launch, held in Adjumani district, brought together religious leaders, government officials, and members of the farming community, all united by a shared vision of improving household incomes and promoting sustainable agriculture across Uganda.
The centre is further expected to serve as a hub for training, consultation, and innovation, targeting farmers engaged in crop production, poultry farming, and livestock rearing.
District Khadi Baiga Ramadhan recalled the origins of the initiative, highlighting the Mufti’s early efforts to bring the vision to life.
“Your Eminence, I remember when you called us to Kampala to attend the meeting for establishing Halal Farmers Centres in Uganda. I participated in this. You were with the Madam Executive Chairperson, and you told us that this centre is going to bring us quality products and also employ people. So, because of that, I am really impressed and I appreciate you so much for that.”
The centre is a partnership between Matuga Industries and Logistics Hub and the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, reflecting a collaborative approach aimed at delivering practical solutions to farmers.
Through this partnership, the initiative seeks to bridge gaps in agricultural knowledge and provide affordable, genuine inputs to boost productivity.
Secretary General of Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, Hajji Abbas Ssekyanzi emphasised the importance of the centre in transforming agriculture at the grassroots level.
“I want to assure you that this centre is for you. We want you to use it so that you can improve on your agriculture, your poultry, and your livestock. The centre will provide you with free consultation,” he said.
He added that the centre will provide farmers with free training. “We want to ask you to form farmers’ groups and then you’ll have access to genuine agri inputs for your plants, for your animals, for your birds.”
Local leaders also welcomed the initiative, calling on the wider community to embrace the opportunity regardless of religious affiliation.
Resident District Commissioner of Adjumani Toko Swaib encouraged inclusivity and participation from all residents.
“Today, you have come to launch the Halaal Farmers Centre, and I want to call upon all the people of Adjumani. It’s not limited only to Muslims. Please, come and learn more about Halal Farmers Centre. In this regard Adjumani, we shall elaborate more with you about this program.”
Speaking at the launch, His Eminence Dr Shaikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje underscored the importance of knowledge and capacity building in ensuring the success of government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
“After knowing that the people of Uganda need help in whatever they are doing to make use of the PDM, but they may not succeed in their projects not until they are well educated.
“They know how to go about their business so that those businesses become profitable. That’s why we brought Halal Farmers Centre to help you. It is for everybody and it is genuine and it is cheap,” he said.
He further emphasised the need for collective effort in achieving socio-economic transformation, noting that the center is intended to complement national development initiatives.
“So, as the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, this project will benefit because. The president is struggling to see that people get out of poverty, that social-economic transformation has to be realised. We are supplementing a government effort.”
As communities in Adjumani and beyond begin to engage with the centre, stakeholders remain optimistic that the initiative will not only transform farming practices, but also create employment opportunities and contribute to long-term economic resilience.
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