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An estimated 1500-1700Mt of sorted maize grain was traded off daily indicating an increased demand at the regional hub. The market reported continuous supply of the old stocked grain from the previously season. Apparently the grain buying has been stable for the past 4 weeks. Good quality maize was offered at Ugx.849/kg (Ksh.29) while fair

During the month of November the maize price in Kampala increased gradually from Ugx.650/kg to Ugx850/kg at the close of the month. The majority of grain was delivered from Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Masindi and Kibaale. Maize was offered at Ugx.500-550/kg in the above production locations during November. Speculators noted that there was less demand for

The region was affected by cattle rustling where the Jie community was said to be mainly behind this ruthless act after acquiring ammunitions from Southern Sudan. This has affected the livestock market which was recently opened in the course of the year. Several livestock markets were still grappling with SOPs when the habit of rustling

During the month of March, the food security situation was not stable and experienced fluctuating commodity prices in the region. The region experienced some effects to do with the locusts’ evasion that entered the region via Amudat district. Traders would want to take advantage of every situation to speculate and earn more from any supply.