West Nile Innovation Hub
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About West Nile Innovation Hub

Driving regenerative and inclusive food systems transformation in the West Nile Region of Uganda

Who We Are

The West Nile Innovation Hub (WNIH) is a Food System Innovation Platform working towards Regenerative and Inclusive Food Systems (RIFS) in the West Nile Region of Uganda.

We convene diverse stakeholders broadly categorised into three groups:

  • Doers – farmers, innovators, processors, traders
  • Thinkers – researchers, academia, innovative farmers
  • Enablers – policymakers, extension agents, financial institutions

Through this collaborative approach, we provide a platform for co-creating solutions that build resilient, regenerative, inclusive, and health-focused food systems.

Who We Are

Our Mission & Vision

Our Vision

A resilient, regenerative and health-focused food system

Our Mission

Nurturing innovations in food systems that enhance productivity, value addition, marketing, nutrition and ecosystem health in collaboration with key stakeholders

Our Core Values

Collaboration

Working together across sectors to achieve shared goals.

Regeneration

Restoring ecosystems and building resilience.

Inclusivity

Ensuring all voices have a voice and agency.

Innovation

Embracing creative solutions and evidence-based approaches.

Sustainability

Creating lasting positive impact for communities.

Integrity

Operating with transparency and accountability.

The West Nile Region

The West Nile sub-region is one of the three sub-regions in Northern Uganda, lying mainly to the West of the River Nile. It is comprised of 13 districts: Arua, Adjumani, Koboko, Terego, Maracha, Moyo, Pakwach, Nebbi, Yumbe, Zombo, Arua City, Obongi and Madi-Okollo.

Arua city, located approximately 530 Km north-west of Kampala, is the largest urban center in the region. The region borders the DRC to the west and South Sudan to the north.

According to UBOS, the population is estimated at 3,302,800 and growing rapidly at an annual rate of 3%. The region hosts nearly 777,751 refugees (51% of Uganda's total refugee population).

13

Districts

3.3M+

Population

777K+

Refugees Hosted

Challenges We Address

Climate Change

Unreliable rainfall and unpredictable weather patterns affecting farming.

Land Degradation

Declining soil fertility, deforestation, and unsustainable practices.

Food Insecurity

Low crop yields, poor nutrition, and insufficient access to safe food.

Our Impact

Making a difference in the West Nile Region

Farmers Trained
1,000+
Farmers Trained
Local farmers equipped with regenerative agriculture practices
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Common Interest Groups
6+
Common Interest Groups
Farmer groups organised around shared livelihood opportunities to collectively identify, test and implement innovations that strengthen livelihoods, improve ecosystem health and advance place-based Regenerative Inclusive Food Systems (RIFS)
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Training Sessions
100+
Training Sessions
Hands-on workshops on sustainable farming and agribusiness
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Partner Organizations
20+
Partner Organizations
Strategic partnerships with universities, NGOs, and government
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Integrated solutions
Soil health management through communal preparation and use of compost
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20+
Innovators
Individuals, groups or organisations advancing existing or emerging technical, social or institutional innovations with the potential to support regenerative and inclusive food systems.
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8+
Startups
Newly established or early-stage enterprises developing innovative products, services or business models that address community needs and contribute to regenerative and inclusive food systems (RIFS).
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Our Team

Meet the dedicated team driving food system transformation in West Nile

AGM
Subscribed Members (Highest Authority)
Board of Directors
Dr. Imran Ejotre
Board ChairDr. Imran Ejotre
Professor Robert Kajobe
PatronProfessor Robert Kajobe
Vice Board ChairMr. Patick Inaku Wole
Finance SecretaryMr. Egama Dickson
Independent Board MemberMs. Akankwasa Sylvia
Secretary to the Board: TBD (Hub Manager)
Dr. Robert Ochago
Dr. Robert Ochago
Hub Manager
Administrative Unit
Finance & AdminMr. Adroa Herbert
MEAL OfficerMr. Experito Muyanja Kabuga
Mrs. Ndemaru Patricia
Public Relations OfficerMrs. Ndemaru Patricia
Mr. Malunga Edward
IT OfficerMr. Malunga Edward
Programs Unit
Regenerative Agricultural Productivity Thematic LeadDr Philip Isaac Omwene
Ms. Sandra Langi
Value Addition & Agro-processing Thematic LeadMs. Sandra Langi
Mrs. Ndemaru Patricia
Market Access & Agribusiness Development Thematic LeadMrs. Ndemaru Patricia
Nutritional Health Thematic LeadDr. Dricile Ratib
Ecosystem Health Thematic LeadMr. Richard Malingumu
Policy, Learning & Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Thematic LeadMr. Experito Muyanja Kabuga

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