Uganda’s journey from sugar shortage to regional supplier

At 74, Mr Muhmad Ofwono still remembers the day he and other Busia residents were caned after begging former Kenya president Mr Daniel Arap Moi for sugar.
In 1988, Mr Ofwono, a resident of Arubaine in Eastern Division, Busia Municipality, and other residents braved the rain to meet Mr Moi, who was visiting the Kenyan side of the border.

They asked him to stop the arrest of Ugandans crossing into Kenya, commonly known as “Makanyago”, and also appealed for sugar.
“We told president Moi that his government should stop arresting Ugandans who cross over to Kenya, and also requested…