In the Ugandan salt lake town of Katwe, the factory has stood deserted for the past 40 years while politicians continue to promise the community a way out of poverty. Election pledges turn into hearsay, and it’s an open secret that the salt lake’s revenues vanish through middlemen with deep pockets. Corruption permeates everyday life in Katwe, where political blackmail coexists with deep religiosity. Against the backdrop of a history marked by colonial and imperial exploitation, a mosaic of characters offers insight into the salt workers’ long-standing struggles. In the foreground of local politics, we meet Abooki, among others. She provides for her three daughters through her work in the salt lake. The economic crisis makes daily life a constant struggle, as every living expense is measured by the amount of salt she can break and sell.