By George Emuron
BUKEDEA
The office of the President through the umbrella of Poverty Alleviation Program has delivered the first consignment of improved heifers to vulnerable farmers in Akwarikwar Sub County in Bukedea district.
Twelve female heifers and one bull were delivered on Thursday, 21st November, 2024 to the excitement of the beneficiaries.
The first consignment was received and witnessed by the Bukedea Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Herbert Kamayira, State House representative, district leadership and the sub county leadership.
Ms. Hellen Akello Ekumu, the poverty alleviation coordinator eastern region who represented the office of the president told this publication that the delivered thirteen heifers are the first consignment.
“These heifers are our first consignment to this sub county and it’s going to be used for piloting, the project aims at eradicating poverty under the program of poverty alleviation at the household levels,” said Ms. Akello.
Ms. Akello also added that the program is going to roll out to other sub counties if the first beneficiaries properly manage the first animals.
“The office of the President is committed to fighting poverty in the households, let’s embrace this program to benefit us, the government is looking at model farming in order to change our lives”, added Akello.
Ms. Akello further explained that the benefiting farmers underwent farming training before.
“We trained these farmers on how to manage these heifers and we believe they will take maximum care of these animals”, she said.
Jenifer Akware, a widow and one of the beneficiaries, said she has stayed for over 45 years without benefiting from tangible items from the ruling government.
“I lost hope in this government but today I am surprised my name is among the beneficiaries of the heifers, long live President Museveni, long live Speaker Annet Among Anita”, said Ms. Akware.
Mr. Herbert Kamayira tasked the project beneficiaries to own the project.
“You are lucky to be among the first beneficiaries to be selected, many people have been left out, my advice to you please take maximum care and protection of these animals for betterment of your lives”, said Mr. Kamayira.
