Uganda, Germany Explore Aquaculture Partnership to Boost Fish Production and Food Security

What the report says

Uganda and Germany are discussing a partnership to strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector, according to Nile Post. The talks involved State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa and a German delegation meeting in Kampala at Nyonyi Gardens in Kololo. The discussion centered on support through Germany’s GIZ under the Global Programme–Sustainable Aquatic Food, with a focus on sustainable fish farming, higher productivity and climate-resilient practices.

The minister said the effort is timely as Uganda looks to offset falling catches from natural water bodies by expanding fish farming. He said aquaculture already contributes a significant share of national fish production and supports food security, affordable protein and jobs. He also said improved cooperation could help address practical bottlenecks such as hatchery management, feed quality, disease control and market access.

German representatives said they are prepared to back Uganda’s push to make aquaculture more commercially viable and environmentally sustainable. Areas under consideration include farmer training, support for small and medium fish farms, value addition and better use of aquatic resources. Officials from Uganda’s agriculture ministry said the collaboration could also benefit youth and women involved in fish farming.

More broadly, the report notes that aquaculture has grown quickly in Uganda over the past decade, especially around Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga and parts of western Uganda. If strengthened, the sector could help stabilize supply, reduce losses and support wider food security goals.