Bahati also pointed to agricultural sector opportunities, where many products are exported without much-needed value addition. Meanwhile, the country imports a significant amount of processed agricultural by-products
The millers instead want the Uganda Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and related government agencies, especially the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to enforce standards on farmers.
Hajji Marijan Walire, the Kitgum Deputy Resident District Commissioner, says security personnel have received numerous complaints about money lenders harassing borrowers at night under the guise of conducting loan recoveries.
Dr. Nansubuga highlighted that this is the highest interest rate declared by the scheme in the past five years, surpassing last year’s 12.34%. She expressed optimism for further growth, stating that strategic initiatives are being implemented to sustain this positive trend.
