RUBANDA – Animal rights advocacy groups across Africa are urging their governments to enact laws safeguarding animal rights.
This plea was made on Saturday at the Vegan Village Society festival in Kashambya cell, Kacerere Ward, Kacerere Town Council, Rubanda district.
Niwamanya Bob Rumanzi, the executive director of Vegan Village Society, emphasized the health benefits of a plant-based diet and urged the adoption of such practices.
Abdul-Rahaman Sofian, the executive director of the West Africa Center for the Protection of Animal Welfare (WACPAN), echoed the call for governmental protection of animals and the environment, encouraging people to treat animals with the same respect as humans.
Sofian advocated for vegetable consumption, citing affordability and availability, and urged African governments to enforce laws on animal consumption.
Mary Tindimwebwa, a beneficiary of the Vegan Village Society and a diabetic patient, highlighted the organization’s support in providing nutritious alternatives and empowering women financially.
Phionah Bampabwire, from the “Kishanje Bakyara Bentunguka” Vegan group, shared success stories, noting the group’s evolution into a financial institution with acquired land, savings, and loans since its establishment in 2020.
