07/07/2026
🌱 Ten years ago, we started with a simple question;-
How can Uganda protect smallholder farmers from climate and production risks in a way that makes agriculture more bankable, resilient, and attractive to both farmers and financial institutions?
That question sparked a decade-long journey to strengthen resilience in Uganda’s agricultural sector and expand access to agriculture insurance for smallholder farmers.
In FY2016/17, the Government of Uganda launched the Uganda Agriculture Insurance Scheme (UAIS), a Public-Private Partnership as a pilot initiative to provide a safety net for farmers, protecting them against production risks while making agriculture a more secure and attractive investment. Over the past decade, we have worked to design and scale insurance solutions that help farmers better manage climate and production risks
Together, we have achieved:
1 million+ farmers reached with agriculture insurance products and services.
UGX 53.8+ billion paid in claims, helping farmers recover from shocks.
Coverage expanded to all districts/regions across Uganda.
Strengthened data-driven climate risk solutions to improve product design, pricing, and targeting.
Promoted inclusive financial protection for women, youth, and smallholder farmers.
Advanced innovation in climate and agriculture insurance systems to build a more resilient future.
None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our member insurers, the Government of Uganda, partner institutions and, most importantly, the farmers and communities who continue to inspire our work every day.
As we celebrate 10 years of the Uganda Agriculture Insurance Scheme, we reflect with gratitude on how far we’ve come and look ahead with renewed commitment to building even stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient agricultural systems for Uganda.
Here’s to the next decade of protecting livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and growing together.
FinancialInclusion Agriculture Uganda
