As the world celebrated International Women’s Day, Uganda was no exception. In Mukono District, Salt Media visited the bustling Namawojolo Market to speak with women who make a living selling roasted gonja (plantains) and other small businesses. These women shared their stories of resilience, challenges, and triumphs in a demanding yet rewarding trade.
Residents of Kawami Village in Kalamba, Butambala District, have expressed mixed feelings about the ongoing stone quarry project by Kawami Stone Quarry Limited. While the project is expected to boost infrastructure development in the region, locals are concerned about its impact on their community and have called for improved road networks as a priority. Â
Coffee farmers in Masindi District have expressed frustration over the low prices offered by coffee-buying companies, which they say have left them struggling to meet their financial obligations, including paying school fees for their children. Â
The Ugandan government has stepped in to resolve the long-standing land dispute over Kazi Busaabala, a 120-acre piece of land that has been at the center of controversy for years. The land, which has been claimed by various parties including the Buganda Kingdom, the Scouts Association, and the descendants of Kabaka Daudi Chwa, has now been officially awarded to the heirs of Daudi Chwa.
Youths who misused funds from the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) will not be forgiven, Winnie Matsiko, the national coordinator of the program, has declared. Matsiko emphasized that the government is not lenient towards individuals who mismanage public resources meant to empower young people. Â
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