Simon Ssezi Mwijuka, the chairman of the Mbarara City Traders Association (MBACITA), argued that holding trainings and workshops in hotels primarily benefits traders in urban areas, leaving out entrepreneurs in rural regions.
K P Eswar, the Director of Corporate Affairs at Madhvani Group of Companies told URN Friday that the signing of the lease agreement now gives the company a go ahead to commence works on the land.
Sandra Lakica, a participant from Pader Town Council, described the training as a transformation to her life. "I have learned how to create and market video content to generate income. As a literature student, I will use these skills to expand my coverage," she said.
According to Jalon Okot, WAPU's Agronomist, the project is designed to provide an alternative source of income for the youths, thereby reducing their reliance on criminal activities.
Located in Kole District, Timo Fresh Fruit Farm specializes in jackfruit as the major crop, although the farm has other fruit trees like pawpaw (400 stems), avocado, different varieties of banana, and various vegetables.
“Before we came in, it was funny. Some of these toilets were just being closed because of the fear that people will spoil them. Do people want to see this hospital flooded with shit like you have always seen and then we say this is a hospital and then they being asking if there is management is in this hospital?” Peter Okello Odeke, PHA LRRH
According to Emmanuel Mwebesa, the hub's zonal manager, beneficiaries are trained in various vocational skills, including shoemaking, carpentry, tailoring, knitting and weaving, baking, masonry, and bricklaying.
