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Youth Asked to Utilize Land for Production

The State Minister for Youth and Children, Balaam Barugahara says its time young people appreciate the value of land and desist from selling it for purposes of joining the boda boda business.
15 Jan 2025 10:58
Minister Balaam Barugahara addressing the youth of Bunyangabu on Monday

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Youth in Bunyangabu District have been cautioned against selling their land but focus on utilizing it for production.   

The State Minister for Youth and Children, Balaam Barugahara says it's time young people appreciate the value of land and desist from selling it for purposes of joining the boda boda business.    

Barugahara was speaking as a chief guest at the Bunyangabu District Youth Conference held at Kibito Secondary School playgrounds. 

The minister said the youth need to safeguard their land and utilize it for programs that have been put up to enable young people to engage in commercial agriculture at both large and small scale. 

He also cautioned them against resorting to money lenders, warning that they could exploit and hinder their aspirations. 

//Cue in: “Kati mukikoro kyo… 

Cue out: …kandi obu nakwiba.”// 

Barugahara called on the youth in the district to avoid sectarian politics, avoid drug abuse and focus on utilizing government programs to improve their incomes.

//Cue in :”Mutagamba omuntu… 

Cue out: …mulekeraho okunywa.”// 

Peace Mutuzo, the State Minister for Gender and Culture who is also the Bunyangabu District Woman MP assured the youth of the government's commitment to prioritizing youth-centred programs to ensure direct benefits for young people. 

She noted the need for industries in the district to stimulate economic growth. 

//Cue in :”Ngu itwe nka… 

Cue out: …ngireho value.”// 

The District Youth Chairperson, Taddeo Mwesige called on the government to support the young people in the district with machinery they can use to process their produce. 

He also asked the government to take charge of companies that are giving boda boda motorcycles on loan noting that they are overcharging riders with many failing to complete payments.

//Cue in: “Obuzibu obutukutangatanga… 

Cue out: …saha zinu akturukutunga.”// 

However, several youths heckled the two ministers and the Bunyangabu County MP Davis Kamukama for neglecting their concerns after assuming power. 

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