‘FLOWERS Project’ to Turn Food Waste into Animal Feed and Fertiliser

What the report says

Makerere University researchers and international partners have launched the FLOWERS Project, a two-year study focused on converting restaurant food waste in Kampala into animal feed and organic fertiliser. According to SoftPower News, the initiative was introduced on September 10, 2026, at Kampala Fairway Hotel and is intended to test how local organic waste can be collected, processed and reused in ways that support farming and reduce environmental pressure.

FLOWERS stands for Facilitating Local Organic Waste Exchange for Regenerative Systems. The project brings together university researchers and overseas partners, though the supplied material does not list all participating organizations. Its central aim is to create a practical waste-exchange model that can move organic leftovers from restaurants into productive use rather than disposal.

The effort matters because Kampala generates significant food waste, and much of it can become a resource if properly separated and treated. In general, similar projects can help cut landfill use, support circular-economy practices and provide lower-cost inputs for livestock and crop production. Those broader benefits are not detailed in the source, but they align with the project’s stated goals.

SoftPower News reported that the project will run from 2026 for two years. No results have been announced yet, and the initial launch appears to mark the start of research and pilot work rather than a completed rollout.