Makerere University Entrusts Livestock Farms to New Council Committee Led by Amanya Henry.
Makerere University has officially handed over the management of its livestock farms to a newly constituted select committee of council, chaired by Amanya Henry. The farms, which will now be managed in a project mode, include Buyana Stock Farm in Mpigi District and the Nakyesasa Incubation Centre. The handover ceremony, held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Buyana Stock Farm, marked a significant shift in the university’s agricultural governance.
While handing over the facilities, the Principal of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, reaffirmed the college’s commitment to supporting the incoming management team. He emphasized that CoVAB would continue to play its role as the user college, noting that the farms are integral to teaching, learning, research, and outreach. Prof. Mwiine welcomed the university management’s decision to place the farms under closer supervision through the council committee, describing it as a timely intervention that will strengthen their contribution to academic excellence and community engagement.
Buyana Stock Farm has long been a cornerstone of Makerere’s agricultural programs, serving as a practical training ground for students in veterinary medicine, animal science, and agribusiness. With the new leadership, the farm is anticipated to adopt improved breeding methods, better animal health practices, and sustainable resource use. The Nakyesasa Incubation Centre, meanwhile, is envisioned as a hub for innovation, offering students and researchers opportunities to experiment with modern livestock technologies and agribusiness models.
Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine (in blue) officially hands over the management of Buyana Stock Farm to committee chair Amanya James during the handover ceremony.
In his remarks, Mr. Amanya Henry expressed confidence in the committee’s readiness to take on the mantle, pledging to work closely with CoVAB to ensure the farms are transformed into centers of excellence. He emphasized that the committee’s mandate is not only to improve operational efficiency but also to position Makerere’s farms as leading models of innovation, accountability, and productivity in Uganda’s agricultural sector.
The team also inspected the ongoing construction of the Students’ Hotel at Buyana Stock Farm, a facility expected to complement the farm’s role as a training and research hub by providing accommodation for students, researchers, and visiting scholars engaged in agricultural and veterinary programs.
A section of CoVAB staff who were at the event
Story by Harriet Musinguzi
