Hope and Enterprise on Half an Acre, Muhereza Wako’s Journey
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,…
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Commending Edward Mubiru for Embracing Wealth Creation and Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices in Buvuma
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…
Celebrating the Success of Young Entrepreneurs Like Harriet Nampa Through the PDM Program
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…
Concluding the Greater Mpigi PDM Tour with a Call for Discipline, Action, and Shared Prosperity
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…
Fighting Poverty Through Accountability and Action During the Greater Mpigi PDM Assessment Tour
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…
RCC Lira Commends ONC for Strengthening Government Service Delivery in Lango
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’s Success Story Shows the Power of PDM in Fighting Poverty Through Wealth Creation
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…
Congratulating Hajji Mohammed Zziwa for Exemplifying NRM Values Through Hard Work and Smart Farming
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…
Welcoming German Ambassador Matthias Schauer for Strengthening Uganda–Germany Relations
Last evening, I met with His Excellency Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda. We had a productive discussion regarding mutual interests between our countries. I welcome him.