Kisoro, Uganda – The Kamonyi A Village Youth Development Group in Kisoro municipality has embarked on a new initiative to improve youth livelihoods and address unemployment in the area.
The group has launched the construction of a piggery project worth 7.5 million shillings, funded by Kisoro Municipality hopeful MP Dr. Leo Mfitimana.
According to Collins Musengimana, Chairperson of the Kamonyi A Village Youth Development Group, the project aims to keep the youth engaged and reduce idleness, which can lead to criminal activities or peer pressure.
Musengimana added that it’s the first time a leader has directly approached them with developmental ideas and support, urging youth to stay committed and take ownership of the project.
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The group members praised Dr. Mfitimana for his support, hoping the project would help them prosper and eliminate the need to search for jobs elsewhere.
They encouraged youth from other villages to build relationships with leaders like Dr. Mfitimana to attract similar development opportunities.
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Dr. Mfitimana emphasized the importance of equipping young people with practical skills, especially during school holidays, to prepare them for future employment.
He said he wants to empower youth before they finish school and pledged ongoing support to the Kamonyi, including funding and pig feed supplies.
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The project is part of Dr. Mfitimana’s initiatives to support youth development in the area, with several divisions having reportedly benefited from similar projects spearheaded by him.
With the support of leaders like Dr. Mfitimana, the youth in Kisoro municipality are filled with renewed hope and optimism as the project takes off, enabling them to build a better future for themselves and their community.