GOV’T CONSTRUCTS UGX545 MILLION IRRIGATION PROJECT IN RUKUNGIRI

By Ronald Kabanza
www.mknewslink.com
In Rukungiri
The government of Uganda through the ministry of Water and Environment has started the construction of a 545 million Shillings irrigation project in Rukungiri municipality.

The scheme is being constructed in Rwakabengo ward in southern division under the supervision of Rukungiri municipal council and the ministry.
The project is expected to enhance agricultural productivity in the area by skilling farmers and supplying water to boost farmer’s levels of income.

Alban Kiconco the southern division Chairperson says the scheme will utilize water from Rwakabengo water stream.
He explains that a team of engineers from the Ministry of Water and Environment are on ground installing the water pipes asking the residents to embrace this project and utilize it for their own benefit.

Eunice Ampaire, the Rukungiri municipal deputy mayor says they are optimistic that the development will enhance food security and household income for smallholder farmers in the area.

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