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"To start with, a lot of women are the ones in charge of their kitchens at home, and many of us are happy knowing we are able to access food specialties from back home."

"As the business has grown, I also get a lot of satisfaction when I see my customer’s faces light up when they come to the store and see products from back home. *It’s now bigger than just me. It’s also now about the community. And the relationships we have built."

"We will be giving away a basket of organic East African food matooke, baby bananas (ndizi), garden egg (ntula), and more."

"It began with one of the co-founders’ love for matooke. Matooke, also known as the East African Highland banana, is one of the staple foods of Uganda."

"It’s more than just a grocery store."

"To share with us. To share with one another. To share recipes."

"Chakula Tamu has become more than a place you buy food. *People come here to socialize."

"We have women who wake up as early as 4a.m. to go to the farms in Kasese, to pick out which produce is suitable for export."

"It’s important that we are providing extra income to the local farmers in Uganda, who are mainly women."

"Our key buyer in Uganda is a woman."

"We also work with women mainly in our supply chain."

"Our community has a lot of young women who are becoming parents and we love that we are able to provide that for them."

"Pregnant women or women who just gave birth tend to have cravings for their comfort food, which in most cases is food they grew up eating like matooke."

"Its spices or knowing there is some matooke in the fridge."

"i’m used to losing,I lost in NRC and CA races but continued to work for my people"

"At least 120 girls have been circumcised in the last month in Uganda’s northeastern region of Karamoja, Ugandan State Minister for Disaster Preparedness"

"I have a clear picture of the Benet people now, and I do apologize on behalf of the government for those that have lost their lives in the struggle.”"

"The returning officer did not show impartiality as required by the law and the ogwal tampered with the register which allowed some illegal voters to cast ballot in Favour to Kullany"

"the government is proposing a tax waiver on essential disability health supplies through the implementation of the Community-Based Disability Inclusive Development (CBDID) Strategy 2025-2035."

"poor communication is a major barrier preventing people with disabilities from reaching their full potential"

"During Ramadan, people eat together regardless of their wealth. I am so grateful to the management of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority for organizing the Iftar dinner for Entebbe Muslims. I also thank the Authority Director General for joining Muslims to break the fast"

"The main challenge we face now is a lack of information. Disability is still misunderstood by many, and there are people who have persons with disabilities in their homes but don’t know how to help. Conferences like this allow us to learn from one another"

"The new Board of @uwonet brings in a diversity of expertise, passion and commitment to advance womens' rights in all spheres of life. Congs"

"The bill is connected to the general elections. After the 2011 elections, I encountered Lukwago in Parliament, where he was celebrating. Although he hadn't won the election, it was actually Museveni who had emerged victorious."

"As the president of a country, if you see something not working, there are laws you must enact, even if they are unpopular, as long as they are aimed at bringing peace. The priority is stabilizing the situation, and sometimes that means making tough decisions, even if the laws aren't well-received."

"The party and general elections are coming up next year but I’m not participating cos I’m looking at something else and now I have plenty of time"

"I have seen people beginning to move up and down in early politics thank god I’m not into that and for the time being I’d be doing something else I’m not seeking re-election at the district level but at the National level"

"Flim making is a Virgil area I want to make the parental school drama group to come and work on films cos I’ve seen people become successful after combining education and co-curricula activities"

"For a long time the Judiciary has been grappling with the problems of backlog. We know that different government agencies face hardships resulting from inadequate funding but we have to deliver services to the people despite the hardships."

"The public feels that the court is very soft with criminals and its sanctions are not deterrent enough. Sometimes the criminals are so notorious that they commit crime with impunity"

"I did not say Sudanese refugee would be deported"

"Keep up the spirit on climate change and continue being the champion of the voiceless and the poor!"

"Mr. President thank you for steering that great nation America by working together with both the Reps & Democrats"

"In 2011, there were ten women cabinet ministers in #M7 government. Women are now down to six. Is this fair"

"Let the women activists remember those women who have gone thru various trials eg, battering,rape,sexual assault/harras, exclusion/deprivat"

"The one Ugandans have been waiting for has finally arrived. The aura around him is that of honesty, accountability and commitment"

"The International Women's Day is around the corner. In Africa, how to we fight this monster called patriarchy still deep rooted in society"

"Women With Whistles this is the time to rise up and expose the rot in the Health, Education & Agric Sectors. Redeem them and save women"

"Women of #Uganda rekindle the fight for gender equality, equity and continue defending the rights of the down trodden 52 yrs of Independence"

"The District Women Caucuses are transforming communities SOLIDARITY high,they exude CONFIDENCE & SELF ESTEEM. Congs to WDG fraternity"

"Activists wherever you are, say no to tax increase on Agric inputs, Kerosene and Sugar in #Uganda. Are women really independent 9 October?"

"The NRM Caucus meeting tonight in State House EBB High on the agenda is Kerosene taxation Will some good come out of this?"

"President Obama shares his vision for the 21st century economy. The vision can be replicated by other leaders of the world"

"If the government of #Uganda grabs land from ordinary citizens, where will the vulnerable women and their children go. End on the streets?"

"Although generally women are now participating politically, there is one major obstacle standing in their way. PATRIARCHY"

"how can we influence the writing of the constitution to make sure that all policies agreed on were gender sensitive"

"We are not doing enough to educate our community about wetlands, coastal areas, and how to establish sustainable settlements."

"The community has settled in this wetland without adequate awareness, but once the settlement was established, enforcement should have been implemented sooner."

"They made the decision after touring parts of Entebbe on June 19 to assess the damage caused by the rising water levels."

"The committee deemed the minister's refusal to provide information about the recipients of the mismanaged iron sheets as an act of contempt of Parliament due to his uncooperative behavior."