Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer at the Makerere University School of Gender Studies said this social model which involves promoting women’s economic empowerment by among others engaging men and local leaders to challenge entrenched traditional beliefs was found to increase the time women spent in doing paid activities.
Teopista Nakiboneka, Secretary of the Budda Parish Coffee Farmers’ Association, voiced the concerns of her group, indicating that many farmers are hesitant to register. She pointed out that farmers have long struggled with challenges such as high-cost counterfeit inputs, and resilient pests and diseases, without adequate government support.
Robert Nangatsa, UCDA's Extension Manager, reiterated the significance of the EU market for Uganda’s coffee industry. "The EU market is crucial for Uganda's coffee industry, accounting for more than 60 percent of our exports. It is imperative that we comply with the EUDR to maintain access to this market," he stated.
Speaking at the 29th ICPAU (Institute of Certified Public Accountancy of Uganda) Annual Seminar, Kagina challenged the government and private sector organisations to take the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda seriously.
UHOA Chairperson, Susan Muhwezi, called the current tax regime unfavourable for the private sector, singling out tourism, in which she said, operators pay up to 27 licenses and taxes, including Corporation Tax, Withholding Tax, VAT, Local Service Tax, Property Tax, Ground Rates, Local Hotel Tax and Local Government Tax.
