KABALE- The Mutebile Foundation has donated 1,700 tree species, valued at over UGX 10 million, to Kabale University as the University held her graduation ceremony on Friday October 25th 2024 at the their grounds in Kabale Municipality.
Ms. Betty Mutebile, widow of the late Prof. Mutebile and Executive Director of the Mutebile Foundation, stated that this initiative honors Governor Mutebile’s memory while promoting environmental conservation and skills development.
“This initiative will not only contribute to a greener environment but also promote good health within the community through the fruits yielded by these trees and tree-planting skills development,” Ms. Mutebile added.
Ms. Edina Nyakaisiki, CEO of the Mutebile Foundation, explained that the donated trees comprise various fruit species, including oranges, grafted mangoes, Hass avocados, guavas, and mangoes.
Prof. Joy Kwesiga, Vice Chancellor of Kabale University, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mutebile Foundation during the handover ceremony at the university grounds in Southern Division, Kabale Municipality.
“Out of the 1,700 tree species donated, 100 are for the university and 1,000 for the graduands,” Prof. Kwesiga noted.
Angella Atuheire and Dr. Frank Michael Tweheyo Ssalongo, representatives of the Tumusiime Mutebile Foundation, emphasized that distributing tree seedlings to the university and graduands aims to instill environmental consciousness within the community.