Uganda aims for jatropha expansion

| July 8, 2011

In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni, said at rally in Bukakata that the country would work specifically with the Pegasus Investments to grow jatropha as a way to increase household income.

The jatropha will be used for biodiesel, and  coproducts such as glycerin and charcoal briquettes.  According to Pegasus’ website, they are a Ugandan based company that is working to develop jatropha seedlings for biodiesel production.

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