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Impact stories

Impact Stories

  • 31
    Jul

    Linking Research to Entrepreneurship: How Dr Never Zekeya is leading scientific innovation through Plant Biodefenders ...

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    674
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    In Tanzania and across sub-Saharan African countries, farmers face devastating losses due to invasive pests like Tuta absoluta (tomato pinworm) ...
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  • 31
    Jul

    Resilient start-ups amidst conflict: Evidence of young people’s endurance in DR. Congo

    Central Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    4603
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    By Prof.  Espoir BISIMWA  The Bukavu Agribusiness Incubation Center (BAIC) was a two-year initiative  launched in 2018 by the Regional ...
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  • 17
    Jul

    From Local Roots to Global Impact: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Alina Ntsiapane

    Impact stories, Southern Africa, TAGDev project
    By admin
    4642
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    By: Yolisa Xatasi Dr. Alina Ntsiapane’s journey in agriculture is a powerful testament to how passion, education, and unwavering commitment ...
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  • 17
    Jul

    From University of Free State Classroom to Communal Farming Innovator: The Journey of Bonga Madyibi

    Impact stories, Southern Africa, TAGDev project
    By admin
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    By: Yolisa Xatasi How one University of the Free State alumnus, young farmer Bonga Madyibi from Matatiele, is leveraging his ...
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  • 18
    Jun

    Empowering Smallholder Farming Communities: Gordon’s Agricultural Organisation-Uganda Sets a Path to Maximise Potential

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
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    Africa’s agricultural sector is distinguished by its rich and diverse adaptive traditional techniques that have been essential for food security ...
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  • 17
    Apr

    Anthony Emaru: Planting the Seeds for a Sustainable Tomorrow

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    2290
    0
    Sustainable agriculture practices have taken center stage as the world grapples with the dual challenges of environmental decline and climate ...
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  • 17
    Apr

    A Start-up’s Journey to Unlocking the Full Potential of Tomatoes

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    2050
    0
    In the heart of Kampala, Busega Market thrives as a vibrant hub of Ugandan culture and commerce, bustling with various ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    A Sweet, Rich, and Alluring Tale of a Vanilla Farmer in Central Uganda

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By admin
    2018
    0
    Mounting up to 15m in length, with thick stems and greenish-to-yellow flowers, the orchard plant climbs and clings to host ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    Meet Susan Adong, Gulu University Alumna TAGDev 1.0 Participant

    Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    1353
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    By: Ojok James Onono, Gulu University Communications Officer Susan Adong, the eldest of six children, comes from Igulu Village in ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    A Sweet, Rich, and Alluring Tale of a Vanilla Farmer in Central Uganda

    Impact stories, TAGDev project
    By Luise Mwanyangapo
    1473
    0
    Mounting up to 15m in length, with thick stems and greenish-to-yellow flowers, the orchard plant climbs and clings to host ...
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News

  • AgrGROW Workshop Builds Capacity for Climate-Smart Agropreneurship Education

    11 September, 2025
  • The University of Eldoret in Kenya Announces First Cohort of TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholars for ...

    11 September, 2025
  • The Impact of Innovation in Higher Education: Insights from the RUFORUM Visit to Botswana International ...

    29 August, 2025
  • Africa University in Zimbabwe Announces First Cohort of TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholars for the 2025/26 ...

    28 August, 2025
  • Gulu University Announces Second Cohort of TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholars for the 2025/26 Academic Year

    15 August, 2025

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Sponsorship Opportunities, Upcoming Events
    6 September, 2025

    Call for Abstracts: Grants for Graduate Students to Develop Policy Briefs and Working Papers on ...

  • Sponsorship Opportunities, TAGDev project, Upcoming Events
    29 July, 2025

    Extended – Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) PhD Positions – Haramaya University

  • Sponsorship Opportunities, Upcoming Events
    16 July, 2025

    Re-advertised: The Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Positions at Bishop Stuart University

  • Sponsorship Opportunities, TAGDev project, Upcoming Events
    31 May, 2025

    Call for Scholarship Applications under the TAGDev 2.0 Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year at ...

  • Sponsorship Opportunities, Upcoming Events
    22 May, 2025

    Call for 2025/2026 Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Positions at Bishop Stuart University, Uganda

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The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) was created in 2004 by ten Vice Chancellors of universities in Africa. To date the network has grown to 175 universities across 40 countries in the five regions of eastern, southern, central, west, and north Africa.

The RUFORUM network collaborates globally with other university networks, development partners, policymakers, and leaders to leverage synergies and work towards shared objectives in delivering science solutions for development, human capital development, and institutional reform in the African Higher Agricultural Education (HAE) system. We recognize that youth are the driving force behind change and are leading the charge for a better Africa. The network is African-owned, aligned with country goals, and thrives in multi-stakeholder engagement that promotes equity and implements gender responsive interventions.

RUFORUM is nested within continental and global frameworks, including the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Call for abstracts: Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability

    11 September, 2025
  • Gulu University Pushes Agriculture Value Chain as a Pathway to Young People Employment

    5 September, 2025
  • Gulu University Launches Program to Boost Youth Skills, Agriculture

    5 September, 2025
  • HOW YOUTH ARE BENEFITING FROM TAGDEV PROGRAMME

    5 September, 2025
  • Egerton University Leads National Dialogue on Transforming Agricultural Education

    22 August, 2025

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