By Kyamanduma Patrick
There was reported excitement at Mpondwe primary school in Mpondwe Lhubiriha town council in Kasese district as members of Bukonzo County association for Development officially received their New Brand Tractor donation from government.
Mr. Jackson Kapamba who commended President Museveni for the tractor, called for his intervention to have their disputed 2000 acre Rwehingo land officially handed over to them now that government was slowly paying for the court costs resulting from a successful court judgment in their favor. Mr. Kapamba speaking……….
The Chairperson local council one for River Mpondwe Cell, Mr. Hassan Baluku described the tractor as a dream come true to the local farmers who take long to acquire the services of the costly tractors in the area. Mr. Hassan speaking……..
The Bunyangabu Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Joshua Masereka warned the locals against empty political talk but work, before asking them to explore other areas outside Kasese district for agriculture.
Mr. Joshua speaking…..
Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, the State Minister for National Guidance, the tractor lobbyist and day’s Guest of Honor said he used his position to have the machine donated by the Ministry of Agriculture, asking the NRM Cadres and tractor beneficiaries to collaborate efforts against un focused opposition political leaders. Hon. Kabyanga speaking………
He also asked the local community members to embrace hard work and education for children. END.