Wealth creation is exemplified by the farmers I visited in Buvuma and Mukono, where hard work and resourcefulness ensure that our people enter the money economy. Programs like the PDM provide direct financial support to…
I started the day on the Island of Buvuma, visiting Muhereza Wako, a PDM beneficiary who has been able to grow his dairy business on half an acre, as well as venture into coffee, bananas,…
I also visited Mr Edward Mubiru, a former fisherman turned model farmer in Buvuma District. I thanked him for embracing the government’s message on wealth creation and for abandoning the overburdened fishing sector in favour…
Finally, I am happy to witness young entrepreneurs like Harriet Nampa from Mukono benefiting from the PDM program. At just 37 years old, Harriet initially expressed reservations about accepting 1 million UGX due to concerns…
As I wound up my PDM assessment tour of Greater Mpigi, I emphasized that the NRM’s first principle is peace which is vital for development, while also confronting poverty. Programs like PDM encourage households to…
Today, I spoke to the leaders of Greater Mpigi in Butambala district on the second day of my PDM assessment tour. I urged them to go parish by parish and find out exactly how many…
The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Lira City, Mr. Egole Lawrence, has commended the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) team for their exceptional role in supporting government programs across the Lango sub-region. Speaking on…
Namubiru Rashidah, a PDM beneficiary from Butambala District started rearing goats with PDM money and has multiplied her business. Today, she has eight goats, with three about to give birth. She has also diversified her…
I Congratulate Hajji Mohammed Zziwa Katanyoreka, an established farmer in Mpigi District. He manages 5 acres of land with 2,000 layer chickens, 1 acre of coffee intercropped with bananas with 4 dairy cows. From poultry…