By Enos Masereka,
Lake Katwe united Bee Keepers Association-LAKASUBA, a non-Governmental Organization in Kasese district have reason to smile after being gifted with a Honey factory worthy 165 million shillings from their donor, Dakatri-Andoroga from Spain.
Dr. Jesus Muro Fegurezi, the donor told members and technocrats today in a meeting held at the organization office along Kikorongo-Kasese highway that the funds were secured to boost honey production for improved livelihoods after a needs assessment. Dr.Jesus speaking…..
Dr.Jesus said he is waiting for procurement to have the eligible contractor to commence with construction works soon.
The honey factory is expected in turn to improve the farmer’s lives, increase honey production and improve sustainable Agriculture.
Mr.Deogine Bwambale, the Kasese district Entomologist, who commended the donor for supplementing Government programs reaffirmed training of TOT,s to reinforce his office in training farmers in apiary. Mr. Deogine speaking…..
Dr. Eric Moris Enyelu, the senior chief warden Queen Elizabeth National Park, who described protected areas as Gold for Kasese called for collaborated effort that would see the locals benefit on the park.
Dr. Enyelu speaking…….
The Community Development Officer for Lake-Katwe sub-county, Mr. Mosh Ali Masereka and the chairperson LAKASUBA Mr. Joseph Byamutima, advised the community to tape the opportunity through embracing bee keeping. Mr. Byamutima speaking…..
In his report, the Secretary General, Mr. Chris Mongili, said LAKASUBA is currently sponsoring on scholarship 25 students END.