Joanita Nansamba started rearing pigs 8 years ago with a clear goal in mind: to save enough money to buy her own plot of land and move out of the one-roomed house she was renting. Her hard work paid off when she sold some pigs, bought land, and built a house where she now lives with her husband and children.

In October 2024, Joanita received three pigs after attending a two-week training in Jinja. Through the training, she was guided on how to properly feed and care for pigs.

“After the training, we were asked to return home and prepare to receive the pigs they would donate to us,” she recalls.

Along with the pigs, she received 45 kilograms of pig feed, two spades, and personal protective equipment (PPE).Since receiving the pigs, Joanita’s farming has been progressing smoothly.

“Even when the pigs get sick, I just call MUCOBADI, and they send a vet to check on them,” she says.

She emphasizes that they were advised not to use just any vet to treat the pigs, ensuring proper care for her livestock.

Joanita once earned one million shillings from selling a single pig that she and her husband raised. She believes that nurturing pigs until they grow to a significant size ensures better income. The foreign breed pigs she received from Enabel are of high quality, and she is confident they will bring good returns.

Pig farming has given Joanita the financial stability to pay her children’s school fees without worry. She aspires to inspire the youth in her community by growing her farm and showing them that hard work and commitment can lead to success.