Senior Reporter
Authorities in Bukinda, Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga district have officially launched an onion market, aiming to boost the economic potential of the region and create job opportunities. Muhanga Town Council has dedicated over 2 acres of land to the Bukinda Onion Growers Association for the construction of storage facilities, facilitating collective onion trading. Currently, more than 70 onion farmers are actively involved in business operations within the allocated area.
During the market inauguration, Fred Nayebare, the Resident District Commissioner of Rukiga, highlighted that the market’s establishment aligns with the government’s goal of promoting commercial agriculture in the region.
Leaders of the Bukinda Onion Growers Association, Julius Nkamwesiga and Fred Mbabazi, emphasized their decision to unite all onion farmers in the area to enhance collective business capacity and secure a more favorable market for their produce.
Local leaders and farmers expressed optimism about the new market, anticipating positive developmental impacts in the region.
Onions are a significant cash crop in Rukiga district, with numerous local farmers involved in cultivation. However, the absence of an effective local market compelled many to sell their produce to traders in the Rwahi trading center in Ntungamo district. The introduction of the onion market is expected to address this challenge, providing local farmers with a more efficient and beneficial avenue for trading their produce.
