President Museveni is set to present a well detailed paper to Busoga leaders on ‘Securing Your Future’ during his stay in Busoga which begins tomorrow Wednesday to Saturday this week.
The Head of State is visiting this Sub-Region on a PDM assessment program visiting various successful farmers under the Parish Development Model program in addition to undertaking other activities including addressing mega rallies.
With his base being at his State Lodge in Kityerera-Mayuge district, the President will have time to present a detailed paper dubbed ‘Securing Your Future’ which shall be discussed by his Vice President Jessica Alupo.
In the same vein, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja will also present a well crafted paper outlining all government interventions in Busoga.
According to Busoga parliamentary caucus chairperson also Bunya West MP Idi Isabirye, even the First Lady also Minister for Education Janet Kataha Museveni shall present a paper on the Status of Education in Busoga which shall be discussed by state ministers JC Muyingo and Kaducu.
Other ministers to make presentations include finance Minister Matia Kasaija who will present a paper on the Economy and Investment opportunities in Busoga to be discussed by state minister Evelyn Anite.
Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the minister for works and transport is also expected to present a detailed paper on roads implementation and infrastructure in Busoga Sub-Region with Allen Kagina discussing it while health maestro and minister Jane Ruth Aceng will make a paper on health status in Busoga with her PS Diana Atwiine discussing it.
Agriculture minister Frank Tumwebaze according to Isabirye will also speak on the issue of Sustainable farming and Nutrition with Agriculture PS David Kasura-Kyomukama discussing it. As for Microfinance state minister Haruna Kasolo, his presentation will touch on the success of the Emyooga program in Busoga while Minister Raphael Magyezi will present a paper on PDM releases, implementation and status.
“All these papers shall be presented and discussed at Kityerera-Mayuge district” Isabirye told a planning meeting at Iganga municipal council hall.
The meeting was attended by Ministers Rukia Nakadama, Evelyn Anite, State House moneybags Jane Barekye, Senior Presidential Advisor Florence Mutyabule, MPs, Regional security bosses, CAOs, RCC Gulume Richard, LC5 chairpersons among others.
Meanwhile, whereas some farmers according to the MPs in various districts had readied themselves to also host the President, it has been clarified that the President shall only visit one selected PDM farmer.
The meeting was informed that Museveni’s visit is about PDM and not Model farmers as some people mainly farmers had confused it.
During his visit to the selected PDM farmer(s), not all villagers are expected to attend. Instead, 40 people including 10 members of the farmer’s family and 30 district leaders including the district area MPs shall be allowed at the home of that farmer.
However, voters have been cleared to wait for the president along the road to wave at him but with strict instructions for them not to do that within the vicinity of the selected PDM farmer at their village. Barekye urged Busoga leaders to ensure that the president is received with pomp and love.
ABOUT THE FARMERS
Kazibwe Micheal a retired chalk eater, is a farmer located at Namazaala village, Bugobya parish in Jinja district. His story began in 2013 when got Shs700000 from Naads which he topped up with Shs350000 to buy a cow. This cow has since expanded the dairy farm to 11 cows and he milks 80 liters per day from his five cows. On top of this, he adds value to the cow dung where he makes liquid soap and shampoo. He also runs a vast farm for cocoa, coffee, poultry and piggery.
Another farmer is Buwala Tolofisa, a housewife at Kalamira village in Namutumba district. Her story began last year when she got Shs1m PDM cash, topped it up with Shs250000 which she earned from tilling people’s land and bought a cow. This cow has since given birth and gives her 10 cups of milk per day. Of this, the family consumes a liter and eight cups go to the market. She uses the dime to buy scholastic materials for her kids and saving in her women group. Museveni will also meet another farmer in Luuka district.
