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flag Ugandan businesswoman launches coffee company empowering over 600 women farmers.

flag In Uganda, businesswoman Meridah Nandudu has founded Bayaaya Specialty Coffee, aiming to empower women in the coffee industry. flag By offering higher prices for coffee beans from women growers, she has increased female participation from dozens to over 600 women, representing 75% of registered farmers. flag This initiative addresses the issue of women doing most of the labor but men reaping the financial benefits. flag Bayaaya also provides a cooperative savings scheme, fostering financial independence and gender equality in the community.

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