President Museveni Commends Karamoja Residents for Embracing Peace and Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the residents of Karamoja for abandoning cattle rustling and embracing peace and development.
“The way we’re moving, we’re moving very well,” President Museveni said during a visit to Nakapiripirit District.
The President emphasized the importance of peace in achieving development, stating that “all this is now possible because of the peace.”
He also encouraged the residents to focus on production and wealth creation, highlighting the potential of the beef, pork, and dairy industries in the region.
President Museveni visited Emmanuel Lokong, a piggery farmer in Kakomokwee Village, who has benefited from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program.
Lokong shared his story of transformation, from earning a monthly income of Shs. 80,000 to becoming a successful piggery farmer with 22 pigs.
“Apparently, I have 22 pigs, including 12 piglets, present, and if I sell the mature ones at Shs. 400,000 each, I can get Shs. 8,800,000,” Lokong said.
The President praised Lokong’s vision and encouraged him to continue working hard to achieve his goals.
Nakapiripirit District Veterinary Officer, Simon Peter Arionga, also commended Lokong’s efforts, stating that “as a technical person, I can say that Emmanuel is a farmer with a good vision destined for success.”
The President’s visit to Karamoja is part of his ongoing assessment of the PDM program’s impact in various regions.
He emphasized the importance of wealth creation and encouraged the residents to focus on production and development.
The President also highlighted the potential of irrigation and value addition in enhancing agricultural production in the region.
Overall, the President’s visit to Karamoja highlighted the progress made in achieving peace and development in the region.
