SALT MINING AND EXTRACTION

Salt mining at Lake Katwe in western Uganda is a centuries-old, traditional, and largely artisanal industry, driven by the lake's hypersaline, mineral-rich brine. Locals evaporate water in pans to produce salt for cooking, preservation, and trade. Act women foundation Uganda secured salt pans and was given to women groups to fight poverty and create jobs for women and girls in Katwen with Supprt From Marrie-schlie Association. Key details about salt mining at Lake Katwe include: Production Methods: Miners use traditional methods to construct salt pans, often facing challenges like flooding, which makes it hard to maintain the pans. Composition & Quality: The brine contains approximately 75% NaCl, which, through improved techniques, can be refined to 97.5% purity, yielding about 60 grams of salt per liter. Challenges: Mining is physically demanding, poses health risks, and is often done by women with limited educational opportunities. Industry Status: While traditional methods prevail, there are ongoing efforts to improve, refine, and modernize the salt processing to boost production for domestic use. for Details contach chairperson ON email:actkaseseu@gmail.com