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Nutrition Governance Training Report, Fort Portal City, May 2024.

Nutrition Governance Training Report, Fort Portal City, May 2024.

Work Purpose: The overall objective of the workshop is to build capacity of City /City Division NutritionCoordination Committees on nutrition Governance. Workshop objectivesSpecifically, the workshop aimed at: – i) Creating awareness on the UNAP II implementation governance architecture at the city,City Division and Ward levelii) Fostering implementation of the performance improvement plan for nutritiongovernance in the cityiii) Establishment functionality of Nutrition Coordination Committees both at the citydivisions and all the wards in the city. Click to read full report

KRC-Uganda’s role in fostering unity and prosperity through Contract Farming

KRC-Uganda’s role in fostering unity and prosperity through Contract Farming

The maize garden after the application of the agricultural inputs from MYIB. In a remarkable effort to promote unity and collaboration, KRC-Uganda has played a crucial role in connecting youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and the surrounding host community with contract farming opportunities. Through these efforts, these young individuals have been linked with landowners and provided with necessary resources such as seeds and agricultural inputs from MYIB. This article explores the pivotal role of KRC-Uganda in enabling refugee and host community youth to engage in maize farming, creating economic prospects, and fostering mutual cooperation. KRC-Uganda has acted as a bridge between the youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and […]

Mid Term Evaluation Report 2024

Mid Term Evaluation Report 2024

This report highlights the findings of the mid-term evaluation for the Advancing PeacefulCo-Existence and Respect for Human Rights among Refugees and Host Communities inNorthern Uganda Project. It points out the general context in which the project is beingimplemented, the status of progress towards achieving the desired outcomes, lessons learnt,challenges and recommendations for improvement in the remaining project period.This mid-term evaluation had two forms of scope namely; the physical/geographical coverageand the thematic area of area of coverage. Geographically, the study was conducted in Yumbedistrict – specifically Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Yangani and Abirimajo Zones, Teregoand Madi-Okollo districts in Omugo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Arianze 1 & 2, […]

Newsletter April 2024

Newsletter April 2024

As we approach May, a month when we remember Labor Day all over the world, consider Dr. Ssali’s proposition for an Ideal workplace model as he elaborately lays out the 5 key pillars necessary to achieve the desirable paradigm shift in the modern working environment. We also see the role that continuous mentorship plays in delivering development interventions and triggering critical mindset change. Catherine gives an exposition of how Corn Soya Blend plays a crucial role in Nutrition interventions in Kyaka II refugee settlement, the barriers that need to be addressed to ensure its sustainable use and an M&E’s perspective on the need for quality data assurance for effective Nutrition […]

Newsletter March 2024

Newsletter March 2024

It is exciting to celebrate the women’s month with inspiring stories of the meaningful change that can happen when we invest and give opportunities to women in a fair and inclusive environment. Walk with Joan on her transformation journey from a local untrained woman to a producer and supplier across the East African region or with Miss Catherine on her inspiring journey of career growth as a young female talent. Discover how organisations can make work spaces more inclusive for breast feeding women in their most natural role as mothers, to seeing men engage in supporting women and promoting nutrition outcomes in the community I Kyaka II refugee settlement. I […]

Budget Tracking & Analysis for WASH in Lira & Kabarole Districts

Budget Tracking & Analysis for WASH in Lira & Kabarole Districts

Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services are critical in ensuring people enjoy a good standard of living and that their rights are fulfilled. Despite the Government of Uganda (GoU) effort the WHO/UNICEF joint monitoring report 2021 reports that 20 million people in Uganda do not have access to a basic water source, 34 million people do not have access to basic sanitation services and 33 million people cannot practice good hygiene. The Kabarole Research Centre with funding from WaterAid undertook a budget and expenditure analysis study in Lira and Kabarole districts to get a better understanding of how these macro financial trends work out at district level. The study […]

Newsletter February 2024

Newsletter February 2024

I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you from our recent projects. To begin with I’d like to highlight the incredible progress made by Edith Kirungi, a dedicated farmer who has transformed her farming practices through our trainings. Edith’s story is a testament to the impact of proper training and dedication in agriculture. Her success in improving her banana plantation and implementing sustainable farming practices is truly inspiring. In other news, the challenges facing maize farmers in Uganda, particularly regarding low-quality produce and low prices, are concerning. However, KRC-Uganda is committed to supporting small holder farmers and maize processors in improving the maize value chain.Through our efforts, we aim […]

Newsletter January 2024

Newsletter January 2024

In our inaugural issue of 2024, we are thrilled to present to you our notableaccomplishments and milestones as we look forward to an exceptional yearahead.In Mukondo C, Kyarisiima Enid, a vibrant 32-year-old caregiver at Lucky Nursery School, is making a significant impact. Part of the Kulea Watoto project inKyaka II Refugee Settlement, the school nurtures 235 children aged 3-6 years.Enid goes beyond the classroom by actively establishing and maintainingdemonstration gardens, providing practical lessons in nutrition and sustainable living. Despite challenges like a prolonged drought, her efforts have ledto a bountiful harvest, benefiting both the school and households in need.KRC-Uganda’s HR department plays a crucial role in addressing malnutritionin humanitarian settings, […]

The Looming Debt Trap Dilemma Facing the Contemporary Smallholder Farmer and the Small and Medium Entrepreneur (SMEs) in Uganda

The Looming Debt Trap Dilemma Facing the Contemporary Smallholder Farmer and the Small and Medium Entrepreneur (SMEs) in Uganda

In many regions of Uganda and across Africa, a significant majority of the population, comprising over 70%, is engaged in farming and small-scale businesses as their primary means of livelihood. Unfortunately, smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in this demographic face a considerable challenge in accessing affordable capital to initiate, expand, or enhance their existing ventures. Subsequently, these individuals, often referred to as the ‘unbankable‘ by mainstream banking institutions, resort to obtaining high-interest loans from predatory money lenders. As reported by the Ankole Times, during the National Resistance Movement Caucus held at the Entebbe State House on September 28, 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa directed the Minister for Finance to issue […]

Combatting Monocropping with integrated farm Management

Combatting Monocropping with integrated farm Management

In the lush landscapes of Uganda, smallholder farms have long relied on traditional farming practices, particularly the method of monocropping. However, this approach has been branded as a “disastrous agriculture system” by Ocean Robbins (2022), and its detrimental effects on land productivity and food security are becoming increasingly evident. Monocropping, the practice of cultivating a single crop repeatedly, offers neither the dietary diversity we need nor the ecological balance our ecosystems crave. As a result, farming families are grappling with pronounced nutritional and food insecurities, exacerbating the economic and social challenges they face.  In the early 1990s, the Ugandan government initiated a shift towards early maturing crops, diverting attention from […]