Rwenzururu King Urges Subjects to Boost Agriculture and Tourism for Sustainable Livelihoods

Summary:

• Omusinga took the opportunity to commend the Ugandan government, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for maintaining peace and stability, which he described as the foundation for other essential services like education, healthcare, and socioeconomic development.

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KASESE: The Rwenzururu King, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma, has urged his subjects to actively engage in agriculture and tourism to secure sustainable livelihoods.

Omusinga Mumbere made these remarks on Saturday while addressing hundreds of his subjects during his 58th coronation anniversary, held at Kilembe Mines Golf Course in Bulembia Division. He received a warm welcome at the venue, where he was showered with love and admiration. In a symbolic gesture of deep respect, Omusinga was carried in a specially crafted boat adorned with a seat.

The King encouraged his subjects to cultivate high-value crops such as coffee and cocoa, emphasizing the potential for significant financial returns that would improve their quality of life. He also called on the government to help secure better markets for agricultural and tourism products, which would enhance the region’s earnings.

Omusinga Mumbere advised farmers and traders to adopt mechanized farming techniques to boost productivity. He stressed the importance of producing high-quality yields to remain competitive in the market.

Omusinga took the opportunity to commend the Ugandan government, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for maintaining peace and stability, which he described as the foundation for other essential services like education, healthcare, and socioeconomic development.

“We need more resources to improve our roads and mitigate the effects of disasters,” he added.

Kasese District Woman MP, Hon. Florence Kabugho, encouraged women to embrace government empowerment programs aimed at improving their economic standing.

Meanwhile, State Minister for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, praised the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu for promoting peaceful coexistence, unity, and good neighborliness.