RUBIRIZI – Local government leaders have been warned against fighting government projects in their respective areas based on political differences.
The warning was sounded by the Rubirizi district Resident Commissioner Brunov Kyikanshemeza while presiding over a meeting with Kicwamba sub-county leaders who had tried to block the construction of Kicwamba hospital fence due to political differences. The RDC also launched Kicwamba Health Center III fencing project on the same day 5th December 2023.
RDC Kyikanshemeza vowed to use his responsibility to arrest such individuals who are enemies of development so that they are charged in courts of law thus urging residents to join him and support government development programs in their respective communities.
The Rubirizi district Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Kasagari Edward reminded residents and local leaders that government programs are always aimed at helping them hence encouraging them to welcome and defend them all the time.
He said that the government still has many good initiatives which they plan to launch in the poverty eradication campaign thus residents should fall in love with them and create a favorable environment for the implementers.
In other news, Nature Uganda, a nongovernmental organization, has supplied different tree species to banana plantation farmers in Rubirizi District.
The trees, which included Calliandra, Grevillea and African satin wood, commonly known as omutatembwa, are intended to add fertility into the soil and medicine, as well as stopping running water from destroying banana plantations.
Speaking at the function of handing over trees to banana farmers at Rutooto sub-county offices, Lawrence Isingoma, the Rutooto sub-county senior agriculture officer, hailed Nature Uganda for promoting smart climate agriculture which helps farmers practice the activity without destroying the environment.
Muhebwa Jimmy, the director conservation and patternship at Nature Uganda, said that over 2620 farmers have so far been trained to improve banana yields so that they generate income for their families and conserve the environment.
Jovia Bahiremu, Rutooto sub-county Banana farmers’ association chairperson, noted that some trees like Calliandra will help in stopping running waters from destroying their plantations.
