Gov’t’s Heifer Distribution Sparks Hope in Busoga

Thursday, July 4, 2024
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja handed over in-calf heifers to residents of Iganga District, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting farmers and alleviating poverty in the Busoga region.
TUMWESIGE IVAN
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  • Last week, the government, through NAADS, distributed 500 in-calf heifers across Busoga to combat poverty and boost incomes. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja personally handed over the heifers in Iganga District, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting farmers. The initiative aims to enhance livelihoods and ensure food security through dairy farming, with residents expressing gratitude and optimism for improved economic stability.

In a significant move to combat poverty in the Busoga region, the government, through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), distributed 500 in-calf heifers to local residents last week. This strategic initiative aims to boost household incomes and enhance livelihoods by bolstering dairy farming, a crucial sector that ensures food security and provides daily income for many families.

The heifer distribution was meticulously planned to cover several districts within Busoga, with the following allocations:

  • Iganga – 40
  • Kaliro – 30
  • Namayingo – 40
  • Bugiri – 50
  • Mayuge – 40
  • Luuka – 30
  • Kamuli – 50
  • Namutumba – 40
  • Jinja City – 40
  • Bugweri – 20
  • Buyende – 40
  • Jinja District – 40
  • Busoga Women Project – 40

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja personally travelled to Iganga District to hand over the heifers to the eager residents. The event was filled with hope and anticipation as she addressed the crowd, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and providing essential agricultural inputs for wealth creation.

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Prime Minister Nabbanja underscored the importance of dairy farming as a strategic enterprise targeted by the government for its role in ensuring household food security and generating a steady daily income. She encouraged the recipients to seize this opportunity to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the broader goal of poverty alleviation in the region.

The residents of Busoga received the heifers with gratitude and a renewed sense of determination, expressing optimism that this initiative would significantly enhance their economic stability and overall quality of life.

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Tumwesige Ivan Kato is a Ugandan Journalist, filmmaker and social media influencer currently working with The Black Examiner newspaper and co-owns Abjine Media Group with his brother Busiinge Aggrey Insingoma
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