Uganda: A Land of natural treasures

Uganda, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is a country known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife is a beautiful country that is located in East- Africa, a landlocked country. A local journalist from Uganda, Whose name is Emmanuel Katto also known as Emmanuel Katto Uganda or Emka uganda from Uganda, He told me more about my beautiful country. Please scroll down to know more.

Uganda is a land of natural treasure, it is rich in natural resources, that contribute to the overall development of the country’s economy.

In Uganda, minerals such as copper, cobalt, gold, limestone, iron ore, tin, tungsten etc, are found in abundant quantity. Minerals thus, are leading or contributing the industrial development.

Oil and gas are also found in Uganda, it is mainly found in Lake Albert. The oil and gas in this lake are in the early stage of development which will be full-fledged developed in future.

Uganda is rich in fertile soil that is very ideal for agriculture, hence coffee, tea, maize, millet and fruits and vegetables and fruits production take place at a large scale. The production also goes for export after feeding the population, which is a good sign for the development of any country.

It is also home to many water resources since Uganda is home to several lakes such as Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, and Lake Kyoga. There are also several rivers and wetlands in Uganda. These are helpful in irrigation, hydropower generation and transportation.

Uganda also has a subsequent forest that occupies around 30% of the land. The forests are maintaining the ecosystem in Uganda along with the biodiversity. It is also resulting in timber and non-timber forest products.

Uganda is also home to rare and endangered species such as chimpanzees, elephants, lions and giraffes etc.

Gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, and garnets are found in abundant quantity in Uganda, which has contributed country’s jewellery industry and export.  

In conclusion, we can say that Uganda is rich in natural and wildlife resources, variety of minerals are found here. It is home to many natural products and comprises rivers and wetlands, due to the land fertility agriculture production is also adequate here. It has a subsequent forest as well as biodiversity. So, it will be not wrong in saying that Uganda is the land of natural treasures.

Emmanuel Katto | Poverty in Africa

 A country is marked as developed, developing and underdeveloped based on many factors. Country’s per capita income, GDP or NFIA (Net Factor Income from Abroad) and export and import are the crucial factors that actually measures this. Although Africa is very rich in natural resources and minerals such as gold, diamond and uranium etc. exist here.

Now the question arises despite having so much of resources why Africa is poor? The answer is due to corruption, lack of management system, people here do not have access to healthcare and of course education. These are some of the parameters of development which Africa lacks basically. Since Africa is exporting to UK, South Africa and many other countries as well but it is poor just because of above listed reasons.

Due to several reason said above large population of the countries are falling on below poverty line, the vast population of the country just live on $2 on daily basis. Talking about the poverty in Uganda even it is worse here. Only about 21.4% of the population is living below national poverty line. Several factors are common in Uganda as well like, limited access to education, corruption, political instability and lack of management etc. causing these nations to be poor.

Emmanuel Katto who is well-known entrepreneur and a business leader, his views also expressed positive thoughts and optimistic view in eradicating poverty from Uganda. He also expresses for the eradication of poverty from other counties of Africa as well. Emmanuel Katto is himself was and still working in order to create more business ideas in order to generate employment for the workforce in Uganda and other countries as well.

Despite all the concerns of poverty efforts are being made by the government of Uganda to address the poverty of the country along with some international non-profit organisations, working together in order to reduce poverty and to promote sustainable development across the country.

Emmanuel Katto | Resources in Africa

Africa’s resources are the backbone of their economic growth. The land in Africa is very fertile and there is timely rainfall as well. Minerals in Africa varies from region to region. Minerals such as gold, diamond, uranium and also iron ore are found Africa in an excessive manner being the source of revenue for this country.

Nigeria and Angola are the two countries that are rich in oil and gas resources. Africa is very high in resources. Agriculture is the main activity followed by the Africans since the land is quite fertile and cocoa, tea and coffee is produce at a large scale. Natural resources such as river, since Afrcia is home to some of the rivers like Nile, Congo and Niger etc.

Uganda also produces number of natural resources such as sugar, tea, coffee, fish and livestock rearing as well. Other resources such as millets, cotton, tobacco, beans etc. are also produced. So altogether Africa is having adequate resources. Referring to export done by Uganda it mainly export the agricultural goods such as cotton, coffee, fish etc. Uganda mainly exports to Kenya, Sudan, UAE, Germany and South Africa. Africa also have an extensive forest region and it consist of largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Despite having abundance of resources and extensive forest these countries still faces challenges in maintaining or harnessing them leading to sustainable development. Issues such as corruption and poor management system is hindering the development of this country. However things are much better from previous time as now steps are being taken by the government to address these issues or concern. Even when question of managing the resources were asked to Emmanuel Katto or we can say Emka of Uganda, he also have an optimistic view on the sustainable development of the resources with regards to overall development of Africa.