Slavery was its fuel. Many stakeholders benefited from the cotton economy — plantation owners in the South, banks in the North, shipping merchants, and the textile industry in Great Britain.

Cotton farmers earn significantly less than those growing other crops. Cotton is priced between Shs1,500 and Shs1,800 per kilogramme, while coffee can fetch around Shs15,000 per kilogramme. A ...

Consequently, the local cotton industry, essential for the livelihoods of millions and a backbone of our textile sector, is suffocating, making it imperative, now more than ever, for the ...