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CU Boulder News & Events · Aug 17, 2022

Her family lost their farm in Uganda to climate change. Now she’s standing up for the future.

When she was growing up in Uganda, Nakabuye’s family owned a small plantation in a village called Masaka not far from the wide expanse of Lake Victoria. They grew bananas, cassava, Irish potatoes and other crops ... In parts of East Africa, that mass ...

Boom for cocoa farmers as Uganda’s export earnings surge by 42%

Uganda’s cocoa bean exports have hit a record high, earning $68.7 million (Shs254 billion) in February 2025, in a significant boost to the country's economy. According to the latest report from the Bank of Uganda, this represents a 42 percent increase in cumulative revenue for the 2024-2025 period.

AllAfrica on MSN.com · 4d

Uganda: Banana Fibres Refined for Textiles, Hair Extensions

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable fibres.

Daily Monitor · 28d

Why you should grow ginger

Experts think it is important for farmers growing ginger to take it serious ... Kapelebyong ginger youth farmers group in northern-eastern Uganda and many others in central Uganda as well.

World Bank · Sep 18, 2019

Employment Opportunities Critical to Uganda's Economic Growth

Creating quality jobs is a challenge for the Ugandan government, but by implementing policies to ensure inclusive growth will help the country reach middle income status Agriculture ... While Uganda’s economy has grown significantly over recent years ...

Uganda tea farmers abandon crop as prices plummet

The families who have grown the crop for more than six decades face uncertainty, with no promise of things getting better. Government subsidy?During a visit to southwestern Uganda last year ...