President Yoweri Museveni is settling into his 26th year in power and the chaos caused by the treatment of the opposition during his re-election has subsided. Thus allowing work to recommence on the dormitory.
The cost of commodities are increasing, particularly fuel prices and therefore transport fares which have risen in line with global oil trends. A situation worsened by the fact that the government doesn't think it a priority to have fuel reserves. In Kampala, a litre of petrol goes for about 3,500 Ugandan shillings compared to about 2,800 two months ago - the recent statement of accounts provided by Big John illustrate this fact.
In March the government warned that a third of the country's 112 districts would face food shortages because of drought and Naminya is no exception. However, as the chickens enter the laying phase the pressure on Big John to feed the children will be somewhat alleviated.
Despite these national concerns the outlook for Kidron is bright. We are cautious not to over commit but at this stage we hope to have some money left over to expand the chicken coop and most certainly another round of chickens for Toni and his team of builders at the roof shout!
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