{"id":32462,"date":"2026-09-08T00:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tridi.org\/?p=32462"},"modified":"2026-09-08T00:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:24:09","slug":"parliament-backs-tridis-push-to-unlock-sericulture-potential-in-sheema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tridi.org\/uncategorized\/parliament-backs-tridis-push-to-unlock-sericulture-potential-in-sheema\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliament Backs TRIDI\u2019s Push to Unlock Sericulture Potential in Sheema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By John Jimmy Musimbi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if a sericulture investment could create jobs for young people, generate income for communities and contribute to government revenue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That opportunity is at the heart of growing interest in TRIDI\u2019s sericulture station in Sheema District, following a visit by the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation as part of its nationwide oversight of government-supported science and technology investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parliamentary engagement brought together legislators, local residents and TRIDI leadership to discuss the potential of the sericulture investment and what is required to move it towards full operationalisation and commercialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being unable to inspect some sections of the facility, the committee held discussions with stakeholders at the station, where community members made a strong case for the investment to be supported and developed for the benefit of the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheema sees more than a facility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For residents, the value of the sericulture station goes beyond the physical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They see an opportunity to build a stronger local economy through employment, enterprise and production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area resident Joab Toto Ahimbisibwe appealed to leaders to keep the development interests of the community at the centre of discussions surrounding the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis facility has been helping the community in setting the name.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His message reflects the wider expectation that investments in science and innovation should translate into tangible opportunities for the communities where they are established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPs commit to unlocking the investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parliamentary Committee expressed confidence in the potential of TRIDI\u2019s sericulture initiative and pledged to follow up on the resources required to advance the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aine Sodo Kaguta, MP Mawogola North, Sembabule, emphasised that the investment has the potential to benefit both the community and government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project, first of all, it does two things. It benefits the community by employing, by earning from it. And then even the government also earns money from the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pledged to advise government to support the revitalisation of the project so that its intended benefits can reach the people of Sheema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commitment from Parliament provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between government, Parliament, local leadership and TRIDI around an investment designed to generate long-term economic value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIDI remains committed to commercialisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For TRIDI Executive Director Dr. Clet Wandui Masiga<\/strong>, the Sheema investment represents much more than infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the product of years of innovation, research and government-supported development aimed at establishing a commercially viable sericulture value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Masiga reaffirmed TRIDI\u2019s determination to pursue the initiative through legal, peaceful and institutional channels, while protecting the organisation\u2019s investment and intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasised that TRIDI will continue engaging relevant government institutions to find a sustainable way forward and realise the commercial potential of the innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor us, we shall pursue legal and peaceful means. We are not going to be confrontational, but this is true investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His position underscores TRIDI\u2019s commitment to protecting innovation while working constructively with stakeholders to find solutions that serve the broader development interests of Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From innovation to opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sheema engagement has once again highlighted the bigger question facing Uganda\u2019s science and innovation sector: How do we turn investments in research and innovation into businesses, jobs, products and revenue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIDI believes sericulture can form part of that answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right support and collaboration, the value chain has the potential to connect research and innovation with production, skills development, employment, enterprise and commercialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parliamentary Committee is continuing its oversight of TRIDI\u2019s sericulture investments, with visits to other stations in Mubende, Mukono, Kayunga and Kween planned during the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity is here. Let\u2019s unlock it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sheema community has expressed its desire to see the investment deliver. Parliament has indicated its willingness to follow up on the resources required. TRIDI remains committed to its innovation and to pursuing a constructive path towards commercialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step is for stakeholders to work together to unlock the investment, protect innovation and turn the sericulture opportunity into jobs, incomes and economic value for Ugandans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For TRIDI, the vision remains clear; innovation should not end in laboratories or facilities, it should reach communities, create opportunities and contribute to Uganda\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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