From Okere City to New York City: Exporting 23MTs of Premium Nilotica Shea Butter to the World

From the semi-arid savannah of Northern Uganda to the bustling metropolis of New York City, Okere City celebrates a historic milestone: exporting 23 metric tons of premium Nilotica shea butter to the United States. Produced from shea nuts collected by 1,000 rural women in Otuke and Agago districts, this shipment represents more than international trade. It symbolizes women's economic empowerment, rural industrialization, environmental conservation, and the transformation of local resources into global opportunities. From a small African village to the world, we are proving that rural communities can participate meaningfully in global markets. Yamo Akwo Kodo — The Wind of Change Has Come!