Monthly Archives: May 2025

Financial Inclusion at The Heart Of Agroecological Transition Amidst A Rapidly Growing Population In Uganda And Beyond

Financial Inclusion at The Heart Of Agroecological Transition Amidst A Rapidly Growing Population In Uganda And Beyond

Based on the latest UN Population Division estimates and Countries in the world by population (2025), Uganda ranks 31 with a growth rate of 2.74% out of the 233 countries    which should be a point of concern, hunger and food insecurity remain significant challenges with a rapidly growing population outpacing food production.  As a way of counteracting this phenomenon, there is a tendency to increase food production through conventional means to meet the food needs of the increasing population without necessarily focusing on practices that conserve agricultural resources. The impact of this on the environment is becoming disastrous to the overall development and human life. As a matter of fact, […]

Newsletter May 2025

Newsletter May 2025

IIn this month’s edition, we are excited to share the stories of Wekomire Early Childhood Centre under Kulea Watoto Project that is making a positive impact on the livelihoods and nutrition of the community by setting up demonstration coops. We spotlight Kanyere, a beneficiary who has transformed her life towards economic growth through poultry. As communities involved in agriculture face challenges related to climate change, food insecurity, andenvironmental degradation, agroecology emerges as a sustainable approach to farming and food systems that emphasises nutrition, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Through its initiatives within communities, KRC-Uganda continues to empower communities, especially youth and women. In another account, KRC-Uganda, in partnership with Enabel […]