By Barbra Muhindo,
Over one hundred fishermen from the fishing landing sites of Hamukungu, Kasenyi and Kahendero are expected to benefit on vermiculture program this year.
Vermiculture is the scientific process of cultivating worms or artificial rearing of worms to decompose organic food wastes into a nutrient –rich material.
Addressing some beneficiaries yesterday in Verina gardens in Kasese town, Ms.Caral Nansubuga, a rotary representative in Uganda, urged the beneficiaries to own the project aimed at economic transformation among the fishing communities. Ms. Carol speaking…
Ms. Harriet Okumu, the project manager and focal person, said the project will help to address destruction of the papyrus vegetation and poor fishing methods around Lake George that has reduced fish catch.
Ms. Harriet speaking……
The Deputy RDC in charge of Busongora County, Mr.Zepher Mubingwa, called for collaborated efforts towards good fishing methods. Mr. Mubingwa speaking….
Kasese District Vice chairperson Hon.Ham Natuhwera called for team work and ownership of vermiculture project at different landing sites if it’s to yield results. END.