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Tinyafayo II: Reloaded

Tinyafayo II: Reloaded

The Story: Five years ago, Tinfayo recruited a farm manager, one Magezi. Magezi managed the farm according to his own wishes and aspirations – largely side linning Tinfayo. However, it is now recruitment time for workers on the farm: Mr. Magezi (current farm manager) travels to seek contract renewal from Mr. Tinfayo; Mucunguzi has learnt for the last 5 years on how the farm has been managed and wants to compete and take the job of the farm manager from Mr. Magezi. …What will happen… …. Click to Access Document

Newsletter: November 2023

Newsletter: November 2023

In this month’s newsletter, we are thrilled to share inspiring stories of resilience, collaboration, and positive transformation from various initiatives supported by KRC-Uganda. Starting with the powerful journey of Rebecca Anyesi, a 37-year-old mother of five a member of the Tujikaze care group, embodies the success of the Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) intervention. Through nutrition education, Rebecca transformed her family’s well-being, embracing self-reliance in vegetable cultivation using the Optimize Land Use Model. Transitioning to the Kyaka II refugee settlement, the Kulea Watoto Project takes center stage, addressing malnutrition through community dialogues. Collaborative efforts identifycauses and implement actionable approaches, creating a sustainable and nourishing environment. Engaging both community members […]

HANDLING NUTRITIOUS FOOD COMMODITIES: EXPERIENCE SHARED FROM KRC-UGANDA: BUJUBULI HCIV, KYAKA II REFUGEE SETTLEMENT

HANDLING NUTRITIOUS FOOD COMMODITIES: EXPERIENCE SHARED FROM KRC-UGANDA: BUJUBULI HCIV, KYAKA II REFUGEE SETTLEMENT

  Bujubuli store with Minimum inventory. In today’s fast-paced business world, excess inventory can be a major obstacle to growth and profitability. Whether it’s unsold products taking up valuable storage space or excess and obsolete items tying up capital, having too much inventory can lead to increased costs and decreased cash flow. There are various causes of excess inventory that businesses should be mindful of. Forecasting errors, such as inaccurate predictions of product demand, can result in over-ordering or under-ordering, leading to surplus stock. Poor inventory management practices, like inadequate tracking systems or communication gaps between departments, can also contribute to excess inventory. Supplier issues, changes in demand, product life […]

Newsletter: October 2023

Newsletter: October 2023

Dear Reader,In this issue, meet Majara Samuel, a youth champion from Kyegegwa district who found success through the Markets for Youth project. Starting with a lawn mower, he now serves various clients and encourages youth to join VSLAs for a better life; An unexpected turn led an individual to embrace agriculture. With the help of the Kahondo Youth Development Group and KRC-Uganda’s training, they diversified into pig farming and vegetable cultivation, creating opportunities for themselves and others; The Kahondo Youth Development Group’s journey, beginning with ten members, has grown to 45 through teamwork and training. They’ve expanded their agricultural initiatives, forming a group busi ness plan, and contributing to a […]

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S COOK STOVE PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S COOK STOVE PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

By Jack Nyakairu KRC-Uganda I am Kashungira Jovia, from Kyegegwa district, Ruyonza Sub County, Kishagazi parish. I am a member of the Kayonza Cooking Stove Group. My family and I are grateful to KRC-Uganda for constructing a stove for us. Before the construction of this cook stove, we used to move to very far distances to fetch firewood, crossing Murukoba swamp near the barracks. The situation was threatening for us as women and girls. The stoves are really helping us at the moment, as we are using fewer bundles of firewood. Previously, we would use at least four bundles of firewood per month. Now we are using one bundle of […]

Newsletter: September 2023

Newsletter: September 2023

Dear esteemed reader,In this edition of our newsletter, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable initiatives led by KRC-Uganda and her partners, driving positive change in the Rwenzori region and beyond. These initiatives are not only transforming the lives of smallholder farmers but also contributing to the broader goal of sustainable food systems, market systems, improved nutrition and livelihoods in Uganda. LEVERAGING VSLA METHODOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMSKRC-Uganda with support from organizations like HUMUNDI, is implementing a microfinance program in the Rwenzori region. The program aims to empower smallholder farmers by utilizing the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. VSLA involves organizing 25-30 community members from the same village […]

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S BRIQUETTE MAKING PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S BRIQUETTE MAKING PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

By-Robert Musinguzi KRC-Uganda My name is Shumba Godfrey from Mpara sub-county in Kyegegwa. I am a beneficiary of the Iringa briquette-making and cook stoves sub-project. I am one of the briquette machine operators working for the group to produce briquettes. KRC-Uganda taught us to use materials like clay, ant hill soil, and cassava flour in the carbonized char that we have burnt from the carbonizer in a machine(mixture). The mixture is later put in the machine to make briquettes. With the skills that I gained, I can support the group in simple machine repairs and servicing of the briquette machine. We were provided with a toolbox that helps us maintain […]

Putting the future of Uganda’s agriculture and agricultural cooperatives into perspective

Putting the future of Uganda’s agriculture and agricultural cooperatives into perspective

Growing up as a child in a farming household in the late 60s through the 70s, it was rare to hear dad or mum decrying lack or scarcity of money as it is nowadays for many families. For some reason for sure, many farm families derived their income from a certain cash crop, but I also recall that most of the social services were provided freely or subsidized by the government as a public good. As a young boy, I witnessed how farming was a profitable venture. Without due regard to the current gender jargon, allow me to mention that my late Father was a chairman of a primary Coffee Cooperative Society. […]