The Soil Science Society of East Africa SSSEA was conceived by the East African Specialists committee for Soil Fertility and Crop nutrition administered by the East African Agriculture and Forest Research Organization EAAFRO of the East Africa Community. The Society was inaugurated in 1974 with the aim of promoting the study, research, teaching and application of Soil Science and related subjects in East Africa for improved Soil Productivity. Annual meetings are held on a rotational basis across the East Africa countries, namely; Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Proceedings of the meetings are compiled for reference. Membership is open to scientists, farmers, extension agents, policy makers, students. There is also institutional membership and associate membership for nationals outside the East African community. The Society is funded on goodwill basis by members, governments, donors, philanthropic organizations and other institutions.

Address: P.O. Box 7062 KAMPALA-UGANDA
Telephone: 256-41-540707
Website: http://www.sssea.4t.com/