PS Kumumanya Commissions UGX 845 Million Buwana Milk Collection Centre

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has commissioned the UGX 845 million Buwana Milk Collection Centre in Kinyogoga Sub-County, Nakaseke District.

Constructed under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, the new facility represents a major milestone in strengthening the dairy value chain and improving rural incomes across Nakaseke’s cattle corridor.

The milk collection centre is among several strategic LEGS Project investments in Nakaseke, aimed at enhancing infrastructure, increasing agricultural productivity, and expanding market access. Other interventions include the rehabilitation of the 33 km Gomero–Migani–Kagongi–Buwana Road; the Gayaza–Kalungu–Mityomere Community Access Road; Magoma and Katelekamese Market Sheds; the Kikwata Coffee Processing Facility; and the Kiwoko Maize Milling Plant.

Mr. Kumumanya commended Nakaseke District for its excellent service delivery, reflected in its ranking of 12th out of 176 Local Governments under the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). He also praised the district’s strong revenue collection performance, where they ranked 14th nationally, and assured them of further consideration under LEGS II, citing their dedication to implementing Government programmes.

“These developments have greatly improved connectivity and market linkages, enabling farmers to transport their produce — particularly milk — more efficiently and profitably,” he noted.

According to Mr. Abaho Dan, Chairperson of the Buwana Comparative Milk Group, the community now has a sufficient milk supply to fully utilise the facility. He added that plans are underway to invest in milk value addition, which will help stabilise and improve prices.

“Currently, a litre of milk sells for UGX 700, but we expect this will rise once value is added through processing,” he said.

He also credited the improved Gomero–Migani Road for enhancing market access. “Previously, when the road was impassable, a litre of milk fetched only UGX 200. Today, thanks to improved infrastructure, prices have increased to UGX 700,” he added.

The milk collection centre complements ongoing LEGS Project efforts to boost livestock productivity, including the training of Artificial Insemination (AI) technicians in the district two years ago. Local youth and extension workers were also equipped with AI skills, helping to improve cattle breeds and increase milk production.

The LEGS Project aligns with the Parish Development Model (PDM), addressing key pillars such as production, value addition, infrastructure development, market access, and financial inclusion.

Through this integrated approach, the Government of Uganda, in partnership with the Lives and Livelihood Fund and the Islamic Development Fund, is steadily transforming rural livelihoods and empowering subsistence farmers to transition into the money economy.