Daily Monitor
Sunday February 28 2021
Summary
Boost. Tired of fluctuating market price, Phillip Mulangira did a short research about chilli production and marketing something which enabled him identify some chilli exporters besides learning some export requirements for chilli.
“During my research I happened to meet some exporters in Kampala who advised me on the production of the crop for both local and international markets,” he said.
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On a Saturday afternoon at Barogole Centre, Ojwina Division in Lira City farmers from as far as Amolatar, Abim, Kitgum, and Pader districts trickle in at Mr Philip Mulangira’s store to sell chilli pepper.
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Some locals in Ojwina Division and Kirombe Parish in Lira City have now resorted to shallow wells.
Ms Colline Ajok of Good Life Restaurant said lack of piped water has made business difficult.
Ms Christine Akello of Bedigen Restaurant in Ober Ward, said they wake up at around 5am and trek for about two kilometres in search of water.
The area manager of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Mr Gerazio Tukahirwa, attributed the water shortage to power blackout which occurred on Saturday.
Mr Tukahirwa said whenever there is power outage, they operate at half capacity and this affects their production.