The level of urbanisation in Uganda currently stands at 12%, growing at a rate of 4.7% and it is estimated to reach 30% by the year 2030, according to the UN statistics. This implies that there is a need to increase food production. One of the ways to achieve this is by encouraging people to practice urban farming. Marianna Kiwanuka recently had a chat with a group of youth who have embraced urban farming in Centre zone, Mbuya 1 parish. She spoke to their group leader, Edward Kyamagu.

What motivated you to start practicing urban farming?