By Peter Masereka,
The Member of Parliament–elect for Bukonzo County West, Hon. Dr. Crispas Kiyonga, has called on electorates to support his one-year development plan aimed at commercializing agriculture, with a focus onimprovinglocal feed production for poultry and goats.
Dr. Kiyonga made the remarks following concerns raised by the Ordinary of the Diocese of Kasese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira Kambale, shortly after presiding over Holy Mass at Kasanga Parish yesterday.
Bishop Kibira attributed increasing poverty in communities to men who, instead of engaging in productive work, spend time loitering in trading centres and bars. He questioned why farmers in Kasese have abandoned local feed production, leaving room for imported animal feeds, yet they still have the energy and capacity to produce locally.Bishop Kibira1…
In response, Hon. Dr. Kiyonga said that, in collaboration with organized community groups including the Catholic Women Apostolate and Mothers’ Union, there is a plan to reverse the trend by empowering families to engage in local feed farmingas a source of income and food security. Dr. Kiyonga speaking…
Bishop Kibira further challenged Hon. Kiyonga, as one of the first medical doctors from the area, to intensify sensitization of the youth on the importance of education and hard work, commending his continued efforts in the fight against poverty and hunger. Bishop Kibira speaking 2…
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