A few background facts and figures

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Masindi is in the mid-West part of Uganda. The name dates back to the times of the Banyoro Kitara Kingdo, that once ruled the area. Long distance traders passed by using tracks called 'amasinde'. A popular resting place developed into a commercial centre and then into Masindi town. The district has a favourable climate and is well watered, receiving about 1200mm of rainfall in the two growing seasons ( March-May and August-November).
Total population: 420,000.
Percentage under 15 years: 55%.
Number of registered tribes: 56.
Main language: Runyoro.
Main crops include: bananas, beans, cassava, cocoa, coffee, cotton, sugar cane, sweet potatoes, tobacco, vegetables.
Other industries: livestock farming, forestry, cotton ginning, grain milling,oil mining, sawmilling.

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