Summary:
- The relief items were received by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Nsubuga Steven Bewayo, at the district headquarters.
RUKUNGIRI: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday delivered 10 tonnes of beans and 20 tonnes of maize flour to residents of Rukungiri District who were affected by a hailstorm in recent months.
The relief items were received by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Nsubuga Steven Bewayo, at the district headquarters. While addressing the beneficiaries, Bewayo cautioned them against selling the food, emphasizing the need to use it wisely for their sustenance.
He further urged the general public to take advantage of the ongoing rainy season to work hard and boost agricultural productivity as a means to combat poverty.
Hillary Agaba, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) of Rukungiri District, assured the public that the distribution of food would be conducted transparently to ensure it reaches the intended recipients.
He also called on district stakeholders to actively participate in the exercise.
Meanwhile, the Rukungiri District Minister for Production, Byarugaba Michael, advised LC1 chairpersons to remain vigilant and oversee the distribution process to prevent any irregularities.
The relief items are earmarked for hailstorm victims in Buhunga Subcounty, Buyanja, Kebisoni, Nyakisheyi, Nyakagyeme, and Rukungiri Municipality.
