President Museveni has called upon Ntungamo District inhabitants to cease agricultural activities within wetland areas, identifying this practice as a major factor contributing to regional drought conditions. During his recent evaluation visit regarding the Parish Development Model implementation, the Ugandan leader emphasized the necessity of adhering to environmental regulations by completely evacuating these sensitive ecological zones. The assessment tour included observing the successful enterprise established by Mrs. Molly Orikiriza, who has benefited significantly from government funding initiatives. The presidential entourage arrived at Nyanga II, located within Kyobwe Ward of Rwentobo, Rwahi Town Council.
Addressing water scarcity concerns, Museveni reassured residents that comprehensive irrigation solutions were forthcoming throughout the region. He referenced an existing agricultural water management project initiated in the Bushenyi district, explaining plans for the nationwide expansion of similar systems. The President highlighted remarkable productivity differences between traditional farming methods versus irrigated agriculture, citing Dr. Florence Muranga from Bushenyi, who harvests approximately 53 tonnes of bananas annually from a single acre compared to merely 5 tonnes produced by conventional farmers under identical land constraints. These substantial yield disparities clearly demonstrate irrigation technology benefits for consistent crop production regardless of rainfall patterns.
The government plans to distribute water pumps alongside solar-powered irrigation equipment, ensuring reliable water access for agricultural purposes. Museveni expressed appreciation toward Ntungamo residents for embracing the Parish Development Model program, encouraging continued participation to enhance household economic prosperity. First Lady Janet Museveni, accompanying the President during this assessment tour, encouraged religious leaders throughout the district to emphasize godly principles, tithing practices, plus active support for PDM initiatives within their congregations. She stressed how these development programs foster family responsibility alongside collaborative work ethics, creating foundations for stable household structures throughout rural communities.
Mrs. Orikiriza shared her remarkable financial transformation story after receiving approximately 995,000 shillings from PDM funding in October 2023. Adding 5,000 shillings from personal resources, she invested exactly one million shillings into poultry production, initially purchasing 100 chickens. After nurturing these birds for six weeks, she sold them generating 900,000 shillings profit. Facing various challenges within poultry farming, she strategically diversified operations by purchasing three kilograms of onion seedlings using remaining capital reserves. Securing additional financing through a 2.5 million shilling loan from local savings cooperatives covered essential agricultural expenses, including weeding, crop protection spraying, plus necessary labor costs throughout the growing season.
Her agricultural investment yielded exceptional returns as Mrs. Orikiriza harvested forty-five sacks of onions selling for 10.8 million shillings total. After repaying borrowed funds, she retained 6.74 million shillings pure profit, enabling the completion of residential construction projects alongside meeting educational expenses for multiple children. Continuing her business expansion strategy, she reinvested partial proceeds purchasing 300 additional chickens plus 1.5 kilograms of onion seedlings currently under cultivation. Despite experiencing some poultry mortality issues, she successfully marketed 100 birds at 10,000 shillings each, generating supplemental revenue streams reaching one million shillings. Currently maintaining 175 healthy chickens, her future agricultural projections remain highly optimistic based on established production patterns.
Expressing profound gratitude toward President Museveni for establishing accessible funding mechanisms, Mrs. Orikiriza noted her previous assumption that governmental financial assistance remained unavailable for citizens lacking formal education credentials. Her entrepreneurial success supported educational opportunities for nine children through strategic agricultural investments. Recognizing her exemplary program implementation, Museveni provided supplementary funding totaling five million shillings specifically earmarked for expanding onion production operations plus an additional ten million shillings allocated for purchasing motorized transportation improving product distribution logistics throughout regional markets.
The presidential generosity extended beyond individual recognition as ten additional PDM beneficiaries each received one million shillings supporting diverse enterprise development initiatives. Furthermore, Museveni pledged substantial construction materials, including 300 metal roofing sheets and cement supplies, plus 50 million shillings dedicated toward completing local church facilities, demonstrating comprehensive community development commitment beyond purely agricultural sectors. This government program fundamentally aims to transition rural households from subsistence farming practices into cash-based economic participation, simultaneously enhancing income levels, creating employment opportunities, plus elevating living standards throughout participating rural communities nationwide.
Addressing water scarcity concerns, Museveni reassured residents that comprehensive irrigation solutions were forthcoming throughout the region. He referenced an existing agricultural water management project initiated in the Bushenyi district, explaining plans for the nationwide expansion of similar systems. The President highlighted remarkable productivity differences between traditional farming methods versus irrigated agriculture, citing Dr. Florence Muranga from Bushenyi, who harvests approximately 53 tonnes of bananas annually from a single acre compared to merely 5 tonnes produced by conventional farmers under identical land constraints. These substantial yield disparities clearly demonstrate irrigation technology benefits for consistent crop production regardless of rainfall patterns.
The government plans to distribute water pumps alongside solar-powered irrigation equipment, ensuring reliable water access for agricultural purposes. Museveni expressed appreciation toward Ntungamo residents for embracing the Parish Development Model program, encouraging continued participation to enhance household economic prosperity. First Lady Janet Museveni, accompanying the President during this assessment tour, encouraged religious leaders throughout the district to emphasize godly principles, tithing practices, plus active support for PDM initiatives within their congregations. She stressed how these development programs foster family responsibility alongside collaborative work ethics, creating foundations for stable household structures throughout rural communities.
Mrs. Orikiriza shared her remarkable financial transformation story after receiving approximately 995,000 shillings from PDM funding in October 2023. Adding 5,000 shillings from personal resources, she invested exactly one million shillings into poultry production, initially purchasing 100 chickens. After nurturing these birds for six weeks, she sold them generating 900,000 shillings profit. Facing various challenges within poultry farming, she strategically diversified operations by purchasing three kilograms of onion seedlings using remaining capital reserves. Securing additional financing through a 2.5 million shilling loan from local savings cooperatives covered essential agricultural expenses, including weeding, crop protection spraying, plus necessary labor costs throughout the growing season.
Her agricultural investment yielded exceptional returns as Mrs. Orikiriza harvested forty-five sacks of onions selling for 10.8 million shillings total. After repaying borrowed funds, she retained 6.74 million shillings pure profit, enabling the completion of residential construction projects alongside meeting educational expenses for multiple children. Continuing her business expansion strategy, she reinvested partial proceeds purchasing 300 additional chickens plus 1.5 kilograms of onion seedlings currently under cultivation. Despite experiencing some poultry mortality issues, she successfully marketed 100 birds at 10,000 shillings each, generating supplemental revenue streams reaching one million shillings. Currently maintaining 175 healthy chickens, her future agricultural projections remain highly optimistic based on established production patterns.
Expressing profound gratitude toward President Museveni for establishing accessible funding mechanisms, Mrs. Orikiriza noted her previous assumption that governmental financial assistance remained unavailable for citizens lacking formal education credentials. Her entrepreneurial success supported educational opportunities for nine children through strategic agricultural investments. Recognizing her exemplary program implementation, Museveni provided supplementary funding totaling five million shillings specifically earmarked for expanding onion production operations plus an additional ten million shillings allocated for purchasing motorized transportation improving product distribution logistics throughout regional markets.
The presidential generosity extended beyond individual recognition as ten additional PDM beneficiaries each received one million shillings supporting diverse enterprise development initiatives. Furthermore, Museveni pledged substantial construction materials, including 300 metal roofing sheets and cement supplies, plus 50 million shillings dedicated toward completing local church facilities, demonstrating comprehensive community development commitment beyond purely agricultural sectors. This government program fundamentally aims to transition rural households from subsistence farming practices into cash-based economic participation, simultaneously enhancing income levels, creating employment opportunities, plus elevating living standards throughout participating rural communities nationwide.
