Minister Betty Amongi Calls for Unity Among Bunyoro Women to Embrace Government's GROW Programme

Kikuube, Uganda – The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, has urged women in the Bunyoro sub-region to actively participate in the Government’s GROW (Generating Rural Opportunities for Women) Programme, aimed at empowering rural women to overcome poverty through financial inclusion and cooperative savings.  

The Minister appealed during her visit to Kisambo Town Council in Kikuube District, where she engaged with members of the "Tuli Hamwe Savings and Cooperative Group", a local women’s savings initiative.  

Minister Amongi emphasised that the GRO Programme is designed to provide women with financial resources, training, and market access to boost their economic productivity.  

Samuel Muganzi, Manager of the Tuli Hamwe Savings Group, highlighted the struggles faced by women farmers in the region, including:  

Muganzi noted that these challenges have made it difficult for women to sustain their families despite their hard work.  

 
The Minister announced that under the first cycle of the GRO Programme, each beneficiary will receive UGX 400,000 as startup capital.  

"We want to see how effectively these funds are utilised before scaling up support. This is not a handout but an investment in your future," Amongi stressed.  

 
The Minister urged women to form stronger cooperatives and leverage government programmes to break free from poverty. She also warned against mismanagement of funds, emphasizing accountability.  

 
The GRO Programme will be rolled out in phases, with Kikuube District among the first beneficiaries. The government plans to monitor progress before expanding to other regions.  

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