Juliet Kiguli and Lillian N. Kiguli

In: UA Magazine No. 12 - Gender and Urban Agriculture

Urban and periurban farming are increasingly important as a source of income and food for the urban population in Uganda. Women lack access to land, as do the poor marginalised migrant young men. Legal and policy frameworks are not fully promulgated for protection of urban farmers and especially women. Irrespective of some cultural inhibitors, Uganda has adapted affirmative action to improve gender relations. Lobbying and advocacy at the organisational and individual levels are important to improve women's access to land and micro-finances.