Kibuku District, Uganda – The Woman Member of Parliament for Kibuku District and State Minister in charge of Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Jennifer Namiyango, has called upon local leaders and residents to utilize the prevailing peace under the NRM government to engage in productive activities and lift themselves out of poverty.
Speaking during a community engagement meeting in Kibuku, Hon. Namiyango expressed concern over the district being ranked among the poorest in Uganda, attributing the situation to laziness and a lack of initiative among many residents.
"Kibuku has been singled out as one of the poorest districts because many people do not want to work. Instead of engaging in farming or other income-generating activities, some prefer idleness," she said. Leading by Example, Minister Showcases Her Farming Success
Hon. Namiyango encouraged locals to emulate her farming model, where she rears goats, cows, and engages in fish farming. She emphasized that agriculture remains a reliable means of fighting poverty if approached with dedication.
"I am a living example that farming can transform lives. Instead of waiting for handouts, let us use our land productively," she advised.
Local residents who attended the meeting praised the minister for the inspiration, saying they had learned new farming techniques that would help improve their livelihoods. Deputy RDC Warns Against Laziness and Immorality.
Adding his voice, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kibuku warned residents against reckless behavior, noting that many spend their time gambling and engaging in immoral activities instead of working.
"Some people wake up early only to gamble or chase after women. Such behavior is destroying families and keeping them in poverty," he said, Call to Utilize PDM Funds and Improve Road Infrastructure
Hon. Namiyango also urged locals to make good use of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds provided by the government to start income-generating projects. She further emphasized the need to maintain community roads to ease the transportation of farm produce to markets.
In her closing remarks, the minister issued a strong warning to parents engaging in child marriage for financial gain.
"Stop selling off your underage daughters because you are too lazy to work. A girl child is not property to be traded for money. Anyone caught will face the full force of the law and be jailed," she declared.
The meeting ended with renewed commitment from local leaders and residents to embrace farming, utilize government programs, and work towards improving household incomes.
