Summary:
- Hellen Akello Okumu, the Private Secretary to the President in charge of Poverty Alleviation, stated that the poverty alleviation program aims to restore wealth under Bonawagagale, locally known as Abaratakere.
KATAKWI: There was joy and praise as the State House, in cooperation with the Vice President, restored hope for Katakwi farmers by distributing 284 hybrid goats 194 she-goats and 90 he-goats to ninety model farmers in Abolot Village, Aketa Parish, Ongongoja Sub-County, Katakwi District.
While delivering the goats to beneficiaries in Aketa Parish, Ongongoja Sub-County, Hellen Akello Okumu, the Private Secretary to the President in charge of Poverty Alleviation, stated that the poverty alleviation program aims to restore wealth under Bonawagagale, locally known as Abaratakere.
This initiative particularly targets farmers whose livestock was previously raided by Karimojong cattle raiders, destabilizing many families.
Geoffrey Omolo, the Katakwi District LCV Chairperson, praised the government’s effective support for the underprivileged residents of Ongongoja. He acknowledged the government’s continued assistance to Katakwi, especially to the Ongongoja community.
Beneficiaries such as Mary Goretti Irowat, Raphael Okolimo, and Mary Goretti Ilocot from Akworo Village, Aketa Parish, expressed gratitude towards Vice President Alupo and President Museveni, lauding them as true Ugandan leaders who care about the local people. They believe the assistance will improve their living conditions and help educate their children.
Paul Walakiria, Katakwi’s Chief Administrative Officer, urged the community to take good care of the animals by vaccinating them and closely monitoring their health and hygiene.
Vincent Savior Okwi, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Katakwi, encouraged locals to participate in government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other wealth development initiatives aimed at combating household poverty. He also urged communities to reduce alcohol consumption to achieve steady family growth.
The State House’s poverty alleviation initiative has so far provided over 1,000 hybrid goats to Katakwi District in an effort to reduce poverty.
