Summary:
- Rwamugaata expressed concern that politicians often take advantage of unemployed and idle youth, using them to carry posters and attack opponents on social media.
RUKUNGIRI: The District Councillor representing Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District, Albert Mugisha Rwamugaata, has urged youth to engage in agriculture instead of being used as political tools.
Speaking in an interview, Rwamugaata expressed concern that politicians often take advantage of unemployed and idle youth, using them to carry posters and attack opponents on social media.
Instead, he encouraged them to invest their energy in income-generating activities such as coffee farming.
He emphasized the importance of time management, stating that time is a valuable resource, and those who misuse it will ultimately regret their choices.
Cue in Rwamugaata… on youth… RR//.
Meanwhile, Johnson Tukamushaba, a young farmer from Nyakinengo Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, shared his success story in agriculture.
A passion fruit farmer and beekeeper, Tukamushaba revealed that his inspiration to venture into farming stemmed from his upbringing in an agricultural family. Farming was their primary source of income, enabling them to afford school fees and other necessities.
He disclosed that during peak seasons, his passion fruit farm generates UGX 700,000 per week. With the recent expansion of his plantation, he is optimistic about increasing his earnings to UGX 1.2 million per week by the end of the year.
Tukamushaba encouraged fellow youth to embrace agriculture, particularly high-demand crops such as tomatoes, green peppers, and other vegetables, which are essential for both household consumption and the hotel industry.
He emphasized that agriculture offers a sustainable path to financial independence and a better future.
Cue in Tukamushaba… on farming… RR//.
