By Augustine Mumbere,
Mr. Zephanus Mubingwa, the Kasese Deputy RDC in charge of Busongora County, has tasked leaders at all levels with preaching the gospel of house hold income generation and food security, in a bid to lift people out of poverty.
He made the remarks on Friday shortly after commissioning a two years Agro ecology project in Kasese district that is being implemented by the Uganda forum for Agriculture advisory services, held at Rwenzori Organic tourist resort in Kyababinga cell in Kasese Municipality.
The project will be implemented in six sub-counties in Kasese district, including, Karusandara, Kasese Municipality and Munkunyu among others.
Mubingwa said the project objective was to empower farmers by encouraging them to embrace modern farming techniques and entrepreneurship at their small pieces of land.
It is centered on pillars such as home improvement, food security and income generating activities. Mr. Mubingwa speaking….
Dr. Tadeo Kahigwa Tibasiima, the Director Kilimo Organic centre, said about six hundred homesteads will be piloted in six sub-counties in Kasese district. Dr. Kahigwa speaking….
Representing the District Boss, Hon. Joyce Biira Kiripe hailed partners for supplementing government programs, pledging the district support. END.