US to construct warehouse in Uganda

This project, which will last for six months, is expected to promote production among small – holder farmers. The project would be implemented through the World Food Programme (WFP). The warehouse, which will store up to 2,000 tons of grain, will benefit over 3,015 farmers who are members of the Kapchorwa Commercial Farmers’ Association. The aim of the project was to increase farmers’ yields and household incomes.

Jerry Lanier, the US ambassador in Uganda was reported stating that his government would continue supporting the agricultural sector in Uganda because the country has the potential of becoming a food basket for east and central Africa.