Minister Musasizi Rallies Farmers in Rubanda to Embrace Commercial Agriculture with “Ekibaro”

Summary:

• Minister Musasizi urged Rubanda residents to use Kigezi’s limited land efficiently by embracing commercial agriculture with “Ekibaro” to eradicate poverty.

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RUBANDA: The Minister of Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has called on farmers in Rubanda District to create wealth through commercial agriculture, emphasizing the importance of “Ekibaro” (Calculation) in farming.

Addressing Christians on Sunday as the Chief Guest at the celebration of 54 years of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District, Minister Musasizi underscored the need for calculated farming to maximize returns. The event also aimed to raise funds for the completion of a multi-million commercial building that will generate income to support various church development projects.

The Minister’s message resonated with a testimony from Yusitina Ahimbisibwe, a resident of Kerere in Hamurwa Sub County who shared how Minister Musasizi visited her garden and offered invaluable advice on creating wealth through commercial agriculture, despite her limited land.

Ahimbisibwe recounted how she invested approximately Seventy Thousand Shillings (UGX 70,000) in Irish potato seedlings on a small piece of land, without initially applying “Ekibaro,” but now hopes to earn Twenty-Five Thousand Shillings from her produce to pay school fees for her children.

“While I was working near Minister Musasizi’s farm, he visited me and shared insights on how to improve my farming using ‘Ekibaro’ (calculation). Since following his advice, I have seen remarkable changes. I can now provide for my family, sell my produce, and pay school fees for my children,” Ahimbisibwe expressed.

Minister Musasizi urged Rubanda residents to use Kigezi’s limited land efficiently by embracing commercial agriculture with “Ekibaro” to eradicate poverty. He encouraged farmers to apply this approach to maximize their profits and improve their livelihoods.

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In his homily, Msgr. Dr. John Sunday Vianney, the Vicar General of Kabale Diocese, condemned the high rate of domestic violence in the Kigezi Sub-region, stating that it is depleting family resources and tearing couples apart.

Msgr. Sunday attributed the rising domestic violence to a lack of forgiveness and care in marriages, urging couples to practice self-reflection, avoid promiscuity, fulfill church sacraments, and work together for the betterment of their families.

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He also cautioned learners against early marriages, warning that such practices often lead to domestic violence. He encouraged young people to prioritize their education for a brighter future and urged parents to instill Catholic values in their children to strengthen their faith.

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