BY JOACKIM KULE
The Kasese District Woman Member of Parliament has offered a grant of shillings 10 million to the chieftains of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu as part of her financial enhancement program to the people of Kasese with an aim of alleviating poverty from their communities.
The funds were given to the beneficiaries to enable them boost their already established bee and goat keeping projects.
Hon. Sarah Masereka Ithungu Baleke indicated that her donation was in fulfilment of her pledge to enable the communities to get out of poverty through socio-economic empowerment and income saving culture.
Handing the money to the beneficiaries under their group “Association of Chieftains”, today morning, Hon. Baleke emphasized the beneficiaries to ensure sustainable production and value addition to their products so as to enhance their household incomes.
According to Hon. Baleke, when there is commitment to establishing projects among all the people, poverty levels would reduce and people realize good standards of living.
Mr. Uzziah Kibingo, the Chairperson of the Chieftains, expressed his gratitude to the legislator and added that the money would help them improve their existing projects especially in four chiefdoms.
Mr. Moses Muhindo, the Secretary for Katswabwemi chiefdom, revealed that the Woman Member of parliament was adding to what they had already received from the government under the Emyooga program which is already transforming their lives.
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