Norah Owaraga

Superficial food scarcity via inefficient food system

“The caloric intake of 62.1 percent of Ugandans is below the country’s recommended dietary intake of 2,200 calories per person per day,” it is reported. Many do not have sufficient access to food in Uganda because of our inefficient food system. In Uganda we are quite happy to give tax holidays to foreign owned businesses…

The national budget and food insecurity

Agriculture is Uganda’s global comparative advantage, it is a primary economic growth driver and it is key in ensuring food and nutrition security for Ugandans. FOOD FOR THOUGHT 1: “Agriculture is in the category of messiah, because of it’s potential to pull many out from poverty. It is the only true trans-formative sector if you…

Beginnings of Alinga Farms social enterprise model

Mr. Chairperson of the Session, the District Chairperson, the Resident District Commissioner, honourable members of the District Executive, honourable Councillors, religious Leaders, elders; all protocol observed. Who am I? I am a: Background to My Contribution to Pallisa District In 2008, as a leader, I was challenged to do more for those who are less…