rakai value addition training programme report
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Rakai Value Addition Training Programme
With Uganda Industrial Research Institute-Report
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August to September 2015
Report by
Zaake Paul
[email protected] , +26759260260
Coordinator
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ContentsBACKGROUND...............................................................................................................................................3
Welcome remarks:........................................................................................................................................5
Members Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5
Key note speech............................................................................................................................................5
Programme overview and objectives ...........................................................................................................6
Theme .......................................................................................................................................................6
Objectives ................................................................................................................................................. 6
They participants expected to learn; ........................................................................................................7
Facilitation of the training.............................................................................................................................7
Learning through Practice.............................................................................................................................8
Closing Ceremony .........................................................................................................................................8
Visiting the Exhibitions................................................................................................................................10
Closure ........................................................................................................................................................10
Way Forward...............................................................................................................................................10
Kakuuto Development Group of Industries-Uganda [KDG (U) Industries] .............................................11
Inclusive Business....................................................................................................................................11
Strong Partnerships.................................................................................................................................12
Appendix .....................................................................................................................................................13
List of Some Participants.........................................................................................................................13
Key Visitors..............................................................................................................................................17
Team From Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) ........................................................................17
More about Paul Zaake...........................................................................................................................18
BACKGROUNDRakai Value Addition Training Programme has a mission to work towards sustainable
community empowerment, value addition and wealth creation through facilitating training,
unity, social entrepreneurship and advocacy.
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Many rural farmers are exploited by the middlemen because they sell produces without
adding significant value. There is a need to add value to local produces, lengthen shelf life of
the perishable produces and prevent wastage.
The trigger for this training was an observation of the excessive mango fruits wastes during
the season. Mangoes continue rotting in villages and at a few cases sold at throw away farm
gate prices. Yet through value addition by extracting juice, mango juice can be available
even during off season, creating jobs to the local communities, earning more income to the
farmers, and sustainably promoting community development.
This value addition training is an important step in boosting rural industrialization and
value chain addition networks in manufacturing and marketing of the products.
With facilitation from Hon Kasamba Mathias, a team of two got training at the Uganda
Industrial Research Institute. Later the training was extended to the community level.
We had multiple planning meetings at the local level, massive local publicity, and later a
training assessment meeting.
Participants proposed a list of sectors that they were interested in and these included:
Cosmetics, Juice, Bakery, Milk and Ceramics. Due to resource constraints the training
included Cosmetics, Bakery and Juice manufacturing and marketing. The training started
on 31st August and ended on 4th September. We would not train all the people due to
various factors; however we are proud of the fact that we got a strong representation from
our target areas. We believe the trained people will be the trainers to others.
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We have planned that the other sectors will be trained in another training which will be
organized in late 2015 or very early 2016.
Welcome remarks:Zaake Paul who works with Rakai Environmental Conservation Programme and Kakuuto
Community Development Project is the Coordinator for the Rakai Value addition training
programme. Paul acknowledged Hon Kasamba Mathias’s support towards this training.
Paul conducted the welcome remarks by encouraging members to be free and active as
they participate and ask questions during the training.
Members IntroductionPaul introduced the participants’ leaders and area sub-coordinators. Paul welcomed Linda
and her team and thanked them UIRI for bringing this training to the communities of Rakai
District. Linda, the Public Relations Executive at Uganda Industrial Research Institute to
introduced her team from UIRI. The participants’ list is appended in this report.
Key note speechLinda started the training on Monday and she trained the participants about the marketing
approach and strategies. Linda emphasized production of quality products to be
competitive in the market.
Later the participants separated into respective groups corresponding to cosmetics, Juice
and bakery.
Hon Kasamba Mathias officially started the training on Tuesday and in his speech he
indicated that:
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The participants befriend the trainers in each and every aspect. He described the Indian’s
entrepreneur aggressiveness; and encouraged the Ugandans to learn from them. He
encouraged people to think business instead of wasting time on politics. He encouraged the
participants to form clusters and establish a strong company. And that production must be
market oriented with focus on quality and quantity.
Programme overview and objectives
Theme
While focusing on the main theme of Agro Processing and Value Addition, the key objective
of the training was to impact practical skills
and capabilities in the methods of value
addition and agro processing to
participants on selected aspects. The
overall aim of the training was to increase
rural industrialization as a strategy for
sustainable development.
Objectives
The participants were expected to;
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of value addition and the methods
2. Engage in practical sessions of value addition and agro processing in the selected aspects
3. Compare the market value of finished, labeled products in the shops and supermarkets
and the importance attached to the same produces at farm gates markets.
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Paul and Linda facilitated the training objectives outline and discussed with participants
their expectation based on the programme and expounded in brief the training objectives.
They participants expected to learn;
1. How to process and package fruit produces for example passion fruits, pine apple,
mangoes, tomato etc.
2. How to manufacture soap, shampoo and lotions
3. How to make cakes, donuts,
bread
4. More about the value addition
and how to market the products.
8. Application of hygiene
standards when handling foods.
9. Approaches to employ when
teaching community members on
the on the importance of value
addition.
Facilitation of the trainingThe groups were facilitated by Paul Kityo, Grace Kongai, and Samuel Mukakanya in aspects
of Juice, cosmetics and bakery respectively.
Teaching through a mixture of practical and theory continued up to Wednesday.
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Learning through PracticeOn Thursday, each group of participants independently made their respective products for
exhibition on Friday morning.
Closing Ceremony The group also confirmed that the training built their soft and hard skills in linking
processing technology to value addition
especially for their farm products. They
promised the facilitators that they would
implement what was learnt as part of
their action points.
The opening prayer for the closing
ceremony was led by Abdu Hakimu
Kiggundu. The closing ceremony was officially opened by L.C.I Charman - Siraaje Lugemwa.
The chief guest for the ceremony was Fr. Lawrence Kakooza (Parish Priest at Sanje).
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The representatives from each category: Cosmetics, Juice and Bakery presented their
reports to the gathering of a fully packed
classroom with news agents from various
media.
We received key remarks from: Deputy
Principle, Sanje Community Polytechnic
L.C.III Chairman for Kakuuto Sub-county,
Stephen Sebunya; Kasasa Sub-county community Development Officer who represented
the Sub-county Chief; L.C.V counselor, Mr. Ssempiira Charles.
We got the speech from the Coordinator, Zaake Paul and
Uganda Industrial Research Institute team leader, Lilian Linda.
Later we got a full speech from the chief guest, Fr. Lawrence
Kakooza who represented Hon Kasamba Mathias. Hon
Kasamba Mathias was not able to be with us because he had gone to United States of
America for official duties.
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Visiting the Exhibitions
Paul Zaake led the guests across the spectacular exhibition tables. Within minutes, the
exhibited products were all purchased.
ClosureLater the training was officially closed by the bank
manager, centenary bank, Kyotera branch, Sylivia
Nabakadde.
Way ForwardWe had a meeting on Friday Evening. The exhibition sales representative presented their
sales reports to the participants.
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We agreed to establish a company. An acting committee was elected. The name of the
company is Kakuuto Development Group of Industries-Uganda.
Kakuuto Development Group of Industries-Uganda [KDG (U) Industries]
KDG (U) Industries is standard-bearer in quality and innovation in rural value addition. The
company was founded in 2015 and continues to leverage advanced value addition
capabilities and innovation to create the best products that meet critical industry needs in
areas of: Juice, Cosmetics, and Bakery and more.
Each industry vertical and horizontal shares similar approaches: a network of technical
partners to support quality production; deep technical expertise and market knowledge; a
service platform that includes marketing and product management; a focus on customer
intimacy; and an absolute devotion to customer service.
The KDG (U) industries company is committed to maintaining its technical advantage
supported by an expert team and locals who have traditionally accumulated unique
formulation knowledge.
Inclusive Business
We believe that businesses like ours can and should play an important role in generating
wealth and jobs around the world, improving skills and offering access to markets.
As a result of our business model, we have a unique opportunity to include millions of
people in our business: smallholder farmers who may lack access to skills or markets;
small-scale retailers who can earn a living by starting or expanding a business selling our
products; and young entrepreneurs who may need training.
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In this way, we can promote strong and healthy communities and work to ensure that we
satisfy our customers, create profit to our shareholders. At the same time, this is an
opportunity to expand the market for our products and make our business model more
resilient in an uncertain world.
Strong Partnerships
Through our commitment to sourcing sustainably- in particular fruits, eggs, milk- we are
strengthening smallholder farming by working with our suppliers and partners (Kakuuto
Community Development Project, and Rakai Environmental Conservation Programme) we
are empowering hundreds of smallholder farmers, improving their practices and giving
them access to better- quality farm inputs, training, means that they can double or even
triple their yields.
Our partnership with Hon Kasamba Mathias will not only continue
attracting heavy investment but also boosts an opportunity to market our
products in the region through him.
We are proud of our partnership with Uganda Industrial
Research Institute (UIRI), a Centre of Excellency for the
East African Community (EAC) in industrial research. UIRI
not only trained our technical team but also continues to
provide technical support to us.
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The valued recognition by the Centenary Bank, Kyotera Branch launched a landmark to our
partnership with such a leading financial
institution in Uganda.
We continue to expand existing partners, as well as look for new opportunities to increase
our positive impact and grow our business.
Appendix
List of Some Participants
No Name Contact
1. Babirye Juliet 0751584060
2. Babirye Passy 0780154553
3. Baweera Veniranda 0778806877
4. Businge Lydia
5. Dembe Joseph 0772681433
6. Julius Zaake
7. Kabango Jude 0758422078
8. Kalemba Vianey Johnmary 0753449992
9. Katongole Joshua 0775549845
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10. Kawesi Ben 0782399013
11. Kiggundu Abdul Hakim 077959660/0706728435
12. Lubega Timo
13. Lugemwa Festo
14. Lusiba Abdu Karimu 0782453265
15. Mapeera Willy 0701532048
16. Mbabazi Beatrice
17. Muhimba Francis
18. Mukwaya Jude
19. Muwonge Lawrence
20. Nabasumba Allen 0791515634
21. Nabatanzi Margret 0771879007
22. Nabiryo Rose
23. Nabitosi Sandra 0779275861
24. Nabukenya Angel 0705594300
25. Nabuuma Sylivia
26. Nabwami Resty 0774329287/0755257759
27. Nagawa Bukenya Claudia 0774439345
28. Najingo Jascent
29. Nakabuye Nazifah
30. Nakasinga Harriet 0775195630
31. Nakate Teddy 0782658333
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32. Nakato Magrate
33. Nakato Scovia 0778039685
34. Nakayenga Justine 0779425367
35. Nakayima Jackline
36. Nakiranda Joanitah
37. Nakirembeka Aisha 0752559841
38. Nakyese Faith
39. Nalongo Nantezza
40. Nalubega Stephania 0783710078
41. Naluswata Margrate 0774238511
42. Namaganda Sylivia
43. Namatiku Lydia
44. Namazzi Justine
45. Nampijja Jovan
46. Namugera Cate
47. Namugula Agness
48. Namugumya Joan 0785159507
49. Namujjuzi Norah
50. Namuleme Jane 0774677202
51. Namulindwa Annet 0773787168
52. Namulindwa Noline
53. Namwogerere
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54. Namwogerere Resty
55. Nnango Jane 0773775660
56. Nankumba Maddy 0788067637
57. Nanteza Joyce
58. Nantongo Prossy
59. Nantongo Resty
60. Nazimuli Angel
61. Ndagire Jane 0779498245
62. Ndala James 0772673622
63. Ninsiima Jane 0778985358
64. Nsubuga Luke
65. Okiring David 0782047081
66. Sebandeke Molly 0781549554
67. Sendagala Julius
68. Senkooto Tonny
69. Serunjogi Muhamadi 0701939838
70. Ssemogerere Kiwanuka.E 0779275861
71. Ssempiira Charles 0782871529
72. Ssentongo Gonzaga 0755206861
73. Ssentongo Vicent
74. Tugume Peter
75. Twesigge Hadson
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76. Wanyana Passy 0782524593
77. Zawedde Victoria 0772025194
78. Zziwa Betty 0786375282
Key Visitors
No Name Position Contact
Hon Kasamba Mathias Member of
Parliament, Kakuuto
County
0772401337
Kayondo Max Speaker Kakuuto S/C 0782164125
Kalemba Christopher Former Resident
District
Commissioner-
Lwengo District
0772518671 ,
,
www.nkoni.org
Lukonge Peter Head Master, St
Mary’s S.S.S
Nasejje Mary Ssemusu L.C.V Councilor 0782303558
Team From Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Linda Lilian Public Relations Executive,
UIRI
0751694618
Paul Kityo Food Scientist, UIRI 0700287583, 0773047986
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Grace Kongai Soap and Cosmetics &
Toiletries, UIRI
0706566845
Samuel Mukakanya Bakery
UIRI
0703826238, 0782644008
Gracious Murera Driver,
UIRI
More about Paul Zaake
Paul has a strong educational background and a wealth of applicable industry experience. He has strategically worked in and also visited various industries and factories.
Paul graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture at Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Paul completed a Global Health Course: International Women’s Health and Human Rights at Stanford University, California, U.S.A.
Paul Zaake got training on “Optimizing agrifood supply chains to deliver business and social value” by Centre for Development
Innovation, Wageningen University, Netherlands.
He got training on agricultural value addition with focus on fruits and juice production and together with the team developed a mango juice product at Uganda Industrial Research Institute. Kampala-Uganda.