Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights

In the face of climate change and rising pest pressures, diverse farming systems offer strength and resilience.

Diversity in farming is not just about variety—it's a strategy for sustainability, resilience, and food sovereignty.
#Agroecology

🌿 International Day for Biological Diversity
Today, as we mark International Biodiversity Day, we recognize that biodiversity is the backbone of resilient, sustainable agri-food systems.

Tune in to Family TV tomorow as our programs associate Mr. Wambona Martin digests the role of the Nutrient Profiling Model and Front of the Pack Warning Labels in empowering consumers through clear nutrition information.
#FrontofPackFoodLabelsUg
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Food labels should be straightforward and comprehensible to all consumers—regardless of age, education, or background. We therefore call upon the Ministry of Health to urgently adopt and implement a Nutrient Profiling Model
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We are advocating for a simplified Nutrient Profiling Model framework that sets clear, evidence-based thresholds for front-of-pack warning labels.

This policy tool is to enhance the visibility of nutritional information, for consumers to easily identify products high in sugar, salt, or fat.

"Does EALA recognize agroecology as a credible, science-based solution for food and nutrition security in East Africa?" Yes, Hon. Uwumukiza Françoise the committee chairperson confirmed.

Find more of her submissions here 👇👇
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Please find the link to today's discussion
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The Food that Kills Education and Health
Join us in the discussion today from 6pm-8pm
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Currently, Uganda lacks a Nutrient Profiling Model, a critical scientific tool used to identify and classify foods based on their nutritional composition. Without it, we cannot effectively regulate or restrict misleading food marketing, particularly that which targets children
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Mancozeb, a pesticide banned in the European Union in 2021 due to its links to thyroid cancer and reproductive harm, continues to be exported to countries like Uganda.
African governments must act decisively to protect their people by promoting and enforcing sustainable, safe farming practices.

On UBC TV, our Programs Associate, Martin, emphasized the urgent need for a Nutrient Profiling Model to empower consumers with clear and reliable information for healthier food choices.
The Time to Act is Now
#FrontofPackFoodLabelsUg

Earlier today, our Programs Associate, Mr. Wambona Martin, featured on UBC TV’s Good Morning Uganda to unpack the Right to Adequate Food and explore the power of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWL) in protecting consumers from unhealthy food choices.
#FrontofPackFoodLabelsUg
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Happy Mother’s Day!

Today, we honor the incredible role mothers play—not only in nurturing hearts but also in nourishing lives. From preparing wholesome meals to teaching the value of healthy eating, mothers are often the first champions of good nutrition and well-being in every home.

Urgent Call for Regulation of Unhealthy Food and Beverage Marketing to Children

CEFROHT Legal Aid Clinic is implementing a court ruling that restores land rights to women who were unlawfully evicted in Kiboga district.

This decision not only reaffirms their rightful ownership but recognizes the vital role women play as stewards of land, seed, and future generations.

🚨 Today, we formally notified the European Union of our intent to take legal action if it continues exporting pesticides banned in Europe to countries like Uganda.

We stand with global movements demanding an end to this deadly double standard.

Despite being banned within the European Union due to their serious health and environmental hazards, pesticides such as Mancozeb, Paraquat, and Carbofuran continue to be legally exported to countries like Uganda.

Ban Hazardous pesticides in Uganda.
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Government bans over 50 harmful pesticide brands The government has banned more than 50 harmful pesticide brands, particularly those already prohibited in their countries of origin.

Congratulations Kenya for taking such a bold step of banning over 50 harmful pesticide brands. This move prioritizes public health, protects pollinators, and sets a powerful example for the region.
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It's easy to be swayed by attractive packaging, but taking a moment to read the nutrition labels can make a significant difference in our health choices. Let's advocate for clearer, front-of-pack labels to help everyone make informed decisions.
#FrontofPackFoodLabelsUg

#frontofpackfoodlabelsug | CEFROHT Ug 🛒 Shopping from Home? Be Sure to Check Those Nutrition Labels! 🏠🍎 We all love the convenience of shopping online, but when it comes to food, the most important thing you can do is make informed choice...

🛒 Shopping from home?
📦 Don’t just trust fancy packaging — read the nutrition labels!
✅ Check sugar, salt, and fat
✅ Look out for artificial additives, ignore
✅ Choose foods with simple, real ingredients

#FrontofPackFoodLabelsUg
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Teachers and parents play a vital role in the success of school feeding programs by ensuring that children not only receive nutritious meals but also understand the value of healthy eating.
#SchoolFeeding
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It’s time to shift the conversation from treatment to prevention.
Healthy food is not a luxury — it's a right.

We therefore call upon the Ministry of Health to adopt the evidence based Nutrient Profiling Model and pass the Front of Pack Warning Labels on ultra-processed foods to save the Ugandans.

✅ What Can We Do?
Raise awareness about healthy eating

Demand front-of-pack food labels for transparency

Support policies that regulate unhealthy food marketing

Promote locally grown, nutrient-dense foods

Encourage physical activity and active living.

Ugandans Need to Know: Our Diets Are Making Us Sick
Non-communicable diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke, and heart disease are on the rise in Uganda caused by:

🥤 Sugary drinks
🍟 Ultra-processed foods
🥓 High salt, fat, and sugar content
🍬 Aggressive marketing to children

🌍 Happy World Earth Day! 🌱
This #EarthDay, let’s remember:
What we eat affects the planet too. 🌱

✅ Embrace agroecology
✅ Protect indigenous seeds
✅ Demand clear food labels
✅ Choose local, sustainable food

Healthy people. Healthy planet.
#FoodSovereignty #SeedJustice #FOPLabelsNow #EarthDay2025

Don’t be fooled by celebrity ads ✋
Ugandans!!!! You deserve clear info on what’s in your food.

We call on @MinofHealthUG to adopt a Nutrient Profiling Model and pass the Front-of-Pack food labels to save Ugandans.
To be part of this campaign, please sign the petition below
chng.it/LJfHb2cR4s

A colorful advocacy graphic from CEFROHT featuring a cartoon pizza delivery rider on a red scooter holding pizza boxes. The text reads: “Apart from that excitement of buy one get one free, have you ever thought beyond?! Let’s cut through the promotions and demand transparency.” A QR code is included to sign a petition (https://chng.it/Z8yx9sm8sy), with hashtags #FoPWL and #NPM. Logos of CEFROHT, SEATINI, FIAN Uganda, and Global Consumer Centre appear at the bottom.

🚨 Ultra-processed foods are flooding Uganda high in sugar, salt & fat.

Yet we still don’t have a Nutrient Profiling Model to guide food labels.

📢 We’re calling on @MinOfHealthUG to act now by passing the mandatory #FrontofPackFoodlabelsUg

🖊️ Sign the petition to be part of this: chng.it/LJfHb2cR4s

🌿 Easter is coming. A time of reflection, renewal, and shared meals.

Let’s think about what’s on our plates:
✨ Nutritious, local foods
🚫 Less ultra-processed stuff
📢 Labels that guide healthier choices

Health starts with food. We need the Nutrient Profiling Model and #FrontofPackFoodlabelsUg.

Ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats are becoming more common — and so are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and cancers.
Sign this petition to demand for the NPM and FOPWL
chng.it/LJfHb2cR4s
#FrontofPackFoodlabelsUg

Dr. Joseph Lenai highlights the importance of including Gen-Z in policy-making and decision-making processes at the East Africa Regional Policy Dialogue. He emphasized that the youths can influence and shape a brighter future for East Africa's nutrition and markets. @dkabanda.bsky.social