BY OBED KULE KITHENDE
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has given 20 cows to the residents of Busongora County South and Bukonzo County East in Kasese District.
The cows which were lobbied by Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Minister of State for Trade and Hon. Gideon Thembo Mujungu, the MP for Busongora County South were given to the two constituencies today at the District headquarters with each receiving a total of 10.
While handing the donation over to the selected beneficiaries, Hon. Mujungu reported that government was committed to empowering people economically.
Lt. Maate Magwara, the Kasese Deputy RDC in-charge of Bukonzo County asked the beneficiary farmers to utilize the donated Boran Species cows maximally.
Dr. Yusuf Kibaya, the Kasese District Veterinary Officer asked the beneficiary farmers to make use of the Sub-county Agricultural Extension Workers for technical advice.
Some of the beneficiary farmers included Erias Bwambale from Rukoki Sub, county, Ms. Jane Kokuzanisa from Muhokya Town council, Mr. Christopher Mahoro from Karusandara Sub-county among others. ENDS