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Newsletter March 2025

Newsletter March 2025

March is a month globally recognized for celebrating resilience and progress, we take a moment to reflect on the inspiring stories emerging from the communities we serve. From economic empowerment to cooperative revival, the impact of our work continues to be felt in the lives of individuals striving for a better future. This edition of our newsletter brings you firsthand accounts of transformation. Kenjiri Ruth, once unemployed for four years, found her footing through KRC-Uganda’s training under the Young Africa Works – Markets for Youth Project. Similarly, Kahindo Wasi, a refugee from Congo, seized the opportunity presented by the Kulea Watoto project, using her VSLA savings to start a shoe […]

Addressing Land Access Challenges in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement: The Role of Community Peace Keepers

Addressing Land Access Challenges in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement: The Role of Community Peace Keepers

Uganda is grappling with land access challenges in refugee settlements due to reduced funding and food ration cuts. These challenges have had a severe impact on vulnerable refugees with limited income, many of whom struggle to afford land for cultivation as an alternative means of food production. In Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, where renting half an acre of land costs between UGX 70,000 and UGX 150,000, many refugees find it nearly impossible to secure farmland. Despite these challenges, KRC-Uganda’s Community Peace Keepers, trained under the EU-Land Project with funding from the European Union, have played a pivotal role in managing land-related conflicts in Yangani and Abiriamajo Clusters. Through mediation and counselling […]

Uganda Expands Rhino Camp to Accommodate Growing Refugee Population

Uganda Expands Rhino Camp to Accommodate Growing Refugee Population

Uganda faces a growing influx of refugees, specifically from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The increasing numbers have put pressure on existing settlements, leading authorities to open new zones in Rhino Camp, located in the West Nile region. The new zones opened are Wanguru and Zone 8 in Madi Okollo DistrictAccording to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Rhino Camp, which already hosts thousands of refugees, has been stretched beyond capacity. The continuous arrival of asylum seekers has necessitated the expansion of settlement areas to provide adequate shelter, food, and essential services. Many new arrivals cite […]

A taste of safety: Uncovering the food safety concerns in Fort Portal City food markets

A taste of safety: Uncovering the food safety concerns in Fort Portal City food markets

In 2024, Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC Uganda), along with Iles De Paix (IDP) and Fort Portal City, embarked on a mission to ensure the safety of the food consumed in Fort Portal and its hinterlands. This initiative focused on three major markets: Kabundaire, Mpanga, and Kisenyi. The aim was to evaluate the microbiological and chemical safety of commonly consumed food items such as raw milk, groundnut paste, fresh vegetables like tomatoes, African eggplant, and cabbage, and meat. Understanding the significance of food safety, the team conducted tests for various contaminants, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead, aflatoxins, and […]

Newsletter February 2025

Newsletter February 2025

As we end the month of February, we are reminded of the incredible journeys that many individuals embark upon in their pursuit of a better life. At KRC-Uganda, we believe that every story of resilience andempowerment adds a vibrant thread to the fabric of our community. This month, we shine a spotlight onremarkable individuals like Naume, Ezekiel, and Morris whose journeys exemplify the profound impact offinancial literacy, skill development, and unwavering determination. Naume’s story illustrates the transformative power of financial literacy. Through the support of ourtraining programs, she has moved from modest savings to establishing successful business ventures,ultimately enhancing her household’s well-being. Ezekiel’s experience demonstrates the importance of economic empowerment […]

Newsletter January 2025

Newsletter January 2025

As we begin 2025, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of KRC-Uganda in empowering communities and transforming lives. Over the past year, we’ve seen youth in the Rwenzori region redefineagriculture, turning it into a tool for economic transformation. Stories like that of Alex Mubangizi, whotransitioned from a boda-boda rider to a thriving beekeeper employing others, illustrate the life-changingpower of determination and targeted support. In Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, the Kulea Watoto Project enabled Ahmed Ndikumasabo and his peers tolaunch a successful tailoring business. With start-up kits, training, and teamwork, they turned adversityinto opportunity, providing for their families and building a brighter future. Our nutrition and food security initiatives continue to make […]

BANK LOAN TRANSFORMS A SINGLE MOTHER’S LIFE, HELPING HER REBUILD AND START BUSINESS

BANK LOAN TRANSFORMS A SINGLE MOTHER’S LIFE, HELPING HER REBUILD AND START BUSINESS

Noella Nyirahabimana is a 32-year-old Congolese refugee living in the Kyaka 2 refugee settlement.  She is also a single mother of 4 children and is a member of the Maendeloe savings and credit association. Noella and her children survive on cash rations and daily transactions she makes in a market in Kakoni village. She buys small produce from wholesalers in the market and resells it to meet the daily needs of her household. Noella displays her produce in front of her house When the VSLA group secured a second loan of 5 million shillings from Equity Bank in July 2024, Noella borrowed 200,000 shillings. She stated that this support came […]

Nutrition Situation of Children in Kyegegwa District

Nutrition Situation of Children in Kyegegwa District

According to the Uganda Census report of 2024, 7.4% of Uganda’s population is from the Tooro region of which 3 out of every 20 children in the region are from Kyegegwa District. Reports from the Kyegegwa District Local Government Health Office reveal that only 44% of pregnant women/girls attend the 4th antenatal care, below the national target (52%). Key to mention is that of every 10, only 3 pregnant women are administered antimalarials, below the national target of 66%. Approximately 55.6% of deliveries take place at a health facility. The Uganda demographic and health survey report of 2022 reveals that the Tooro sub-region is ranked as the 6th (among 14 […]

Empowering Refugees Through Communication: Radio Distribution In Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement

Empowering Refugees Through Communication: Radio Distribution In Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement

In the heart of Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, where thousands of displaced individuals navigate the challenges of daily life, a transformative initiative is reshaping how communities connect with the world around them. As part of the Sustainable Transition to Locally Led Emergency and Protection Services (STEPS) project, KRC-Uganda, with funding from the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), has distributed portable radios to refugees, offering a lifeline of information and hope. This initiative, known as BE THERE, is empowering communities through the simple yet powerful medium of radio, providing access to essential information and fostering a sense of belonging among displaced populations. STEPS Project team distributing radios to […]

KRC-UGANDA PARTICIPATES IN THE AFRICAN UNION CAADP SUMMIT

KRC-UGANDA PARTICIPATES IN THE AFRICAN UNION CAADP SUMMIT

I had the privilege of representing KRC-Uganda as a speaker at the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit held from January 9th to 11th, 2025, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda. This landmark three-day summit, themed “Building Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Africa,” brought together over 2,000 delegates from 43 African Union (AU) member states, including development partners, heads of state, and agriculture experts, all committed to shaping a sustainable future for Africa’s agriculture. One of the key outcomes of the summit was the endorsement of the Kampala Declaration 2026–2035 by the President of Uganda. This declaration reaffirms African governments’ commitment to allocating 10% of […]