In Masaka District, Uganda, thousands of small‑holder farmers are grappling with the aftermath of a relentless four‑month drought that has decimated staple crops such as maize, beans, and millet. The Ministry of Agriculture estimates that up to 70 percent of the region’s harvest has been lost, leaving an estimated 120,000 people at risk of food insecurity.
Local farmer Amina Nanyanzi described the situation as “a nightmare,” noting that her family’s fields turned to cracked earth despite repeated pleas for rain. Humanitarian groups have begun distributing emergency food rations, while the government is exploring drought‑resilient seed programs and temporary irrigation projects to mitigate future crises.