Members of Kibimbiri Rice Farmers Cooperative have received 15 tons of high quality rice seeds from Rujumbura County area Member of Parliament Hon. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi for this season’s planting.
The donation of hybrid variety rice seeds will be distributed to farmers from Bwambara Sub County in Rukungiri district who subscribe to Kibimbiri Rice Growers Cooperative.
Speaking at the handover ceremony held at Bwambara Sub County headquarters in Rukungiri district, Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom the deputy resident district commissioner Rukungiri district urged members that the time has come for people to consistently elect leaders who can bring services closer to their communities rather than those who are driven by their own personal interests.
Ongom asked beneficiaries to utilize the donated rice seeds for their intended purpose instead of consuming or selling them.
He continued by noting that since this will enable them to profit more from rice growing, the government will ensure that factories and markets are available for rice as its output rises.
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The chairman of the Kibimbiri Rice Growers Cooperative, Christopher Turyahikayo, thanked Hon. Jim Muhwezi for the donation of rice seeds, which eased the financial strain on farmers as one kilogram costs more than 6,000 shillings.
According to Turyahikayo, the farmers will receive the seeds right away, allowing for timely sowing.
He continued by saying that because of Minister Jim Muhwezi’s amazing assistance, their cooperative will continue to grow quickly with his leadership.
According to Christopher, they are prepared to dedicate themselves as leaders in order to safeguard the seeds that have been supplied for the benefit of the members.
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Twesigye Jackson, one of the beneficiary members, praised Minister Jim Muhwezi and the NRM government led by President Museveni for the rice seed donation, stating that they had previously borrowed money and had to pay back the rice seeds later, which had negatively impacted their income.
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Isaac Kaharuza, Jim Muhwezi’s political assistant, the chairperson of LC3 Bwambara Sub County, and area district councillor were among those present at the event.
