Anne Okumu

Anne Okumu, a BBC Africa journalist, dives into the alarming decline of shea butter production in Uganda. She reveals how the once-lush Mount Kei Central Forest Reserve has fallen prey to deforestation, driven largely by charcoal production. The conversation highlights the deep impact on local women's livelihoods and the wider implications of climate change on this vital resource. Okumu also sheds light on conservation efforts aimed at protecting the precious shea trees and ensuring that this 'women's gold' doesn't disappear.