RUBANDA: The State Minister for Finance (General duties) Henry Musasizi Ariganyira has rallied leaders in Rubanda district to actively promote government wealth creation programs.
While addressing Local Council 1 chairpersons and their committees from Igomanda Parish, Hamurwa Sub-county, during a meeting held at Kakore Rugambwa parish grounds on Friday, Minister Musasizi highlighted government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, and Youth Livelihood Fund, designed to benefit Ugandans. He stressed that it is the responsibility of leaders to ensure these initiatives achieve their intended objectives.
Minister Musasizi emphasized the importance of efficient implementation and supervision of these programs at all levels of leadership.
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During the same meeting, Rubanda LCV chairperson Steven Kasyaba urged LC1 leaders to adhere to the Local Government Act of Uganda to promote harmonious living among residents.
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Following the engagement with LC1 leaders, Musasizi presided over the commissioning of a UGX 170 million store for farmers in Karukara, Hamurwa Town Council. This store, supported under The Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), aims to enhance the productivity and production of rice, maize, beans, cassava, and coffee in Uganda.
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The Rwara Kweyamba group received UGX 114 million from the Ugandan government, with farmers contributing UGX 56 million towards the joint venture. Dr. Narcis Kabateraine, one of the association funders, expressed optimism about the benefits expected from the store.
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The ACDP project operates in 57 districts across Uganda, grouped into clusters based on agricultural zones.
