RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – Marking a significant step towards economic self-reliance, 32 women graduated with certificates in Tailoring and Design during a vibrant celebration of skill and resilience on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The colourful ceremony was organized by the Stitching Future Tailoring Group, an initiative dedicated to empowering women with practical vocational skills.
The event was graced by Hon. Kyabu Beyeza, who stood in as the chief guest for Hon. Cadet Benjamin Buturo, the NRM flag bearer for Bunyaruguru Constituency. Delivering Hon. Buturo’s message, his representative urged the graduates to be architects of their own destiny.
“Avoid evil practices such as drug abuse, alcoholism, and sexual immorality. Remember that human capital development is key for the nation’s economic transformation, so manage your time well, avoid laziness, and remain committed to your work,” Benjamin emphasized.
Demonstrating a tangible commitment to their cause, Hon. Cadet Benjamin Buturo donated two tailoring machines and UGX 300,000 to the Stitching Future association.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tusiime, Chairperson of the Board of Governors for House of Love Africa, highlighted the graduation as a testament to a broader community support system.
He explained that his organization was established to support vulnerable children and youth in Rubirizi by combating early teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, and rampant unemployment.
“The institution has already started industrial production to empower young girls and women who never had a chance to attend school, enabling them to acquire hands-on skills and become self-reliant,” Fr. Tusiime revealed.
Madam Nakawara Cicilia, the leader of Stitching Future Tailoring Group, expressed profound gratitude to the stakeholders.
She applauded Rev. Fr. Tusiime for his visionary initiative and extended heartfelt thanks to Hon. Buturo for his generous donation, noting that the two tailoring machines would significantly boost the group’s production capacity.
Looking to the future, Nakawara encouraged the graduates to immediately put their skills into practice by seizing market opportunities to produce uniforms, gowns, suits, and other garments needed by the community.
The event concluded on a high note, with the 32 graduates poised to stitch together not just fabric, but a more prosperous and self-sufficient future for themselves, their families, and the entire Kicwamba community.
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