President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked the folks of Isingiro to embrace irrigation with a purpose to improve productiveness.
Due to irrigation, the President stated Dr. Florence Muranga of Bushenyi harvests 53 tonnes of bananas from an acre per 12 months versus different unusual farmers within the district who get solely 5 tonnes of bananas from an acre yearly.
“In Brazil they get 80 tonnes of bananas per acre because of good farming practices,” he stated.
President Museveni made the remarks yesterday throughout the thanksgiving ceremony for the household of Hon. Bright Rwamirama Kanyontore, the Minister of State for Animal Industry, held at St. Paul Masha Church of Uganda, Isingiro District.
Hon. Rwamirama can be the Member of Parliament for Isingiro County North.
The President additional cautioned the folks of Isingiro in opposition to encroaching in wetlands. He stated if effectively preserved,the wetlands present water which can be utilized for irrigation.
On the opposite hand, President Museveni tipped the folks of Isingiro on correct utilisation of land by way of embracing the 4- acre mannequin kind of farming.
“In the 1996 Manifesto we instructed you concerning the 4 acre mannequin and the 7 excessive worth actions the place in a single acre you develop espresso, the second acre you develop fruits, within the third acre develop pasture for dairy, fourth acre develop meals crops and within the yard do poultry for eggs and piggery. Then for these close to the swamps do fish farming in ponds,” he stated.
“We additionally want different crops like cotton and maize however these ought to be grown on a big scale by folks with massive chunks of land with a purpose to get some good cash.”
Additionally, President Museveni warned the locals in opposition to land fragmentation, saying it’s detrimental to the prosperity of Ugandans.
He suggested that households ought to consolidate property similar to land underneath the household firm to make sure higher administration.
Furthermore, President Museveni thanked Hon. Rwamirama for becoming a member of politics and being a unifying think about Isingiro.
“I don’t hear politics of identification based mostly faith or tribes right here. I thank the folks of Isingiro for the unity. By voting NRM by 94 % means that you’re united.”
President Museveni additionally pledged that the federal government will provide land to arrange an industrial park within the district.
He additionally directed that one of many well being Centre IVs in district ought to be upgraded to a district hospital.
At the identical occasion, President Museveni donated Shs40 million to help the Church actions.
On his half, Hon. Rwamirama thanked God for the reward of life and the blessings He has bestowed upon him and his household.
“We additionally organized this service to thank God for our mother and father who gave us a basis which enabled us to develop up into accountable residents and to be the place we are actually,” he stated.
“As a household, we wish to thank H.E the President and his household for the help he has given us and the folks of Isingiro.”
Hon. Rwamirama additionally recommended President Museveni for steering growth within the district.
The LCV Chairperson of Isingiro District, Mr. Aaron Turahi knowledgeable the President that each one the residents within the district help the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and that they’re able to vote the occasion overwhelmingly again to energy within the 2026 common elections.
He additionally thanked the President for the event tasks within the district.
The occasion was additionally attended by Ministers, Members of Parliament, amongst different officers.
