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Performing Artistes SACCO Leaders Arrested

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NEBBI – Police in Nebbi are holding two leaders of Nebbi Municipality performing artistes Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) over theft of Shs 9.5 million Emyooga cash from the SACCO account.

The acting District Police Commander (DPC) Nebbi George Agume says, the treasurer and chairman of performing artiste SACCO were arrested last week and are under police custody for forging the signature of their SACCO’s secretary to withdraw Shs 9.5 million from the groups account in Centenary Bank, Nebbi branch.

Agume adds that, the duo are being charged on a theft offence and the file has already been sent to the Resident State Attorney to peruse through, thereafter they will be taken to court.

“We have received many cases of money being stolen by group leaders from the groups account but some of the cases are not reported to police,” Agume said.

He said there are negative misconceptions of Emyooga funds amongst the groups beneficiaries which link the funds to be free of charge.

On June 10th , 2021, the executive members of Nebbi Boda-boda SACCO Limited allegedly used their powers and withdrew Shs 20 million out of Shs 30 million that was disbursed on their SACCO’s account from Centenary Bank account without the consent of its group members.

One of the performing artistes, Kumakech Kamilio commonly known by stage name King’s Boy, their leaders started dodging the entire group members after they withdrew the money from the groups account.

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He adds that, Nebbi performing artistes have six groups but out of six only five benefited from the funds putting the entire members of the SACCO in suspense over the mismanagement of the SACCO money.

“Each group was supposed to get Shs 2.5 million but when the money was withdrawn from the account by the two executive members, they disappeared and divided the money between themselves,” Kumakech said.

The deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) Nebbi, Emma Okol Onyango had earlier on warned Emyooga funds beneficiaries not to personalize the funds but use the funds for boosting loan capital of group members.

He adds that anybody who will misuse the funds will be arrested and taken to jail and thereafter will be tasked to refund the money with interest.

“We are watching the behaviors of Emyooga funds beneficiaries who are turning the project to be personal instead of benefiting the entire group,” Onyango said.

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Performing Artistes SACCO Leaders Arrested

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NEBBI – Police in Nebbi are holding two leaders of Nebbi Municipality performing artistes Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) over theft of Shs 9.5 million Emyooga cash from the SACCO account.

The acting District Police Commander (DPC) Nebbi George Agume says, the treasurer and chairman of performing artiste SACCO were arrested last week and are under police custody for forging the signature of their SACCO’s secretary to withdraw Shs 9.5 million from the groups account in Centenary Bank, Nebbi branch.

Agume adds that, the duo are being charged on a theft offence and the file has already been sent to the Resident State Attorney to peruse through, thereafter they will be taken to court.

“We have received many cases of money being stolen by group leaders from the groups account but some of the cases are not reported to police,” Agume said.

He said there are negative misconceptions of Emyooga funds amongst the groups beneficiaries which link the funds to be free of charge.

On June 10th , 2021, the executive members of Nebbi Boda-boda SACCO Limited allegedly used their powers and withdrew Shs 20 million out of Shs 30 million that was disbursed on their SACCO’s account from Centenary Bank account without the consent of its group members.

One of the performing artistes, Kumakech Kamilio commonly known by stage name King’s Boy, their leaders started dodging the entire group members after they withdrew the money from the groups account.

https://thecooperator.news/fishermen-shot-by-congolese-militiamen/

He adds that, Nebbi performing artistes have six groups but out of six only five benefited from the funds putting the entire members of the SACCO in suspense over the mismanagement of the SACCO money.

“Each group was supposed to get Shs 2.5 million but when the money was withdrawn from the account by the two executive members, they disappeared and divided the money between themselves,” Kumakech said.

The deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) Nebbi, Emma Okol Onyango had earlier on warned Emyooga funds beneficiaries not to personalize the funds but use the funds for boosting loan capital of group members.

He adds that anybody who will misuse the funds will be arrested and taken to jail and thereafter will be tasked to refund the money with interest.

“We are watching the behaviors of Emyooga funds beneficiaries who are turning the project to be personal instead of benefiting the entire group,” Onyango said.

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Fish Farmers In Oyam Decry Counterfeit Feeds

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OYAM – Livestock and grain farmers in Oyam district are looking at fish farming as a safety net against the increasingly erratic weather patterns, which have resulted in crop failure and animal deaths due to drought.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), fish and related products contribute to food security through consumption, jobs creation, income and trade.

However, the farmers have complained that the feeds on the market are sub-standard and lead to stunted growth, affecting the profitability of the business.

The dealers have decried an increase in counterfeit feeds on the market, calling upon the government to intervene in the production of feeds.

In the past months, dealers in agro-inputs, especially fish feeds flocked markets in Oyam district, opening shops at various trading centers.

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Solomon Odwee, a one of the farmers from Ogang Apur parish in Acaba Sub County lost nearly Shs 4 million after purchasing counterfeit feeds which killed almost all the fish in the pond.

“It is very difficult to differentiate the genuine feeds from the fake ones because most of the companies supplying the feeds bear the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) logo, this requires the intervention of extension officers in educating the farmers.” he said.

Joseph Alyai, a fish farmer in Iceme sub-county who doubles as the chairperson Oyam North Fishery Group blames the fish farmers for buying their feeds from dealers who have no idea about fish farming.

“I am currently buying feeds from Tororo; the problem is that many fish farmers prefer cheaper feeds which are sold by dealers who have no idea about fishing. I want to advise farmers to form groups in order to be able to purchase quality feeds,” he said in an interview.

Alex Enon, the Assistant District Commercial Officer says that his office has received several complaints from farmers about the quality of feeds. He blames the farmers for buying feeds from unlicensed retailers who sell counterfeit products.

Fish feeds contain soya bean meal, silverfish, rice bran, fish meal, earthworms, spirulina, and vitamins and minerals. These are mixed accordingly in certain percentages with protein foodstuffs highest at 30%.

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OYAM – Livestock and grain farmers in Oyam district are looking at fish farming as a safety net against the increasingly erratic weather patterns, which have resulted in crop failure and animal deaths due to drought.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), fish and related products contribute to food security through consumption, jobs creation, income and trade.

However, the farmers have complained that the feeds on the market are sub-standard and lead to stunted growth, affecting the profitability of the business.

The dealers have decried an increase in counterfeit feeds on the market, calling upon the government to intervene in the production of feeds.

In the past months, dealers in agro-inputs, especially fish feeds flocked markets in Oyam district, opening shops at various trading centers.

https://thecooperator.news/grape-farmers-demand-for-a-fgractory/

Solomon Odwee, a one of the farmers from Ogang Apur parish in Acaba Sub County lost nearly Shs 4 million after purchasing counterfeit feeds which killed almost all the fish in the pond.

“It is very difficult to differentiate the genuine feeds from the fake ones because most of the companies supplying the feeds bear the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) logo, this requires the intervention of extension officers in educating the farmers.” he said.

Joseph Alyai, a fish farmer in Iceme sub-county who doubles as the chairperson Oyam North Fishery Group blames the fish farmers for buying their feeds from dealers who have no idea about fish farming.

“I am currently buying feeds from Tororo; the problem is that many fish farmers prefer cheaper feeds which are sold by dealers who have no idea about fishing. I want to advise farmers to form groups in order to be able to purchase quality feeds,” he said in an interview.

Alex Enon, the Assistant District Commercial Officer says that his office has received several complaints from farmers about the quality of feeds. He blames the farmers for buying feeds from unlicensed retailers who sell counterfeit products.

Fish feeds contain soya bean meal, silverfish, rice bran, fish meal, earthworms, spirulina, and vitamins and minerals. These are mixed accordingly in certain percentages with protein foodstuffs highest at 30%.

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Ankole Diocese Partners With UCDA To Alleviate Poverty

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ANKOLE – Ankole Diocese and Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) have launched a partnership to plant coffee to improve household incomes and transform communities in Western Uganda.

According to Sedrack Muhangi, UCDA’s Regional Coffee Extension Officer, the coffee growing campaign is targeting about 46,000 households in the area.

Muhangi says UCDA has gave out 22,500 Robusta coffee seedlings and 100 kilograms of Arabica coffee seeds to the diocese during the launch of the partnership on July 19th, 2021 at Kinoni Archdeaconry in Rwampara district.

Muhangi says UCDA joined the partnership because they believe the church institution can use its structures to improve both quality and quantity coffee production within the region.

“The church has well laid structures and commands a big following so we believe it can be a reliable partner to improve coffee production in terms of quality and quantity in this region,” Muhangi noted, before adding that they will give in more coffee depending on demand and uptake.

He said from 22,500 seedlings, after maturity, the diocese can earn about Shs 27 million in a season as each coffee plant can yield up to three kilograms ofKase or Fair Average Quality (FAQ) coffee a season, which translates into 67,500kgs.

Ankole diocese Bishop Rt Rev Sheldon Mwesigwa said supporting farming is part of the diocese’s community and household transformation programme.

He added that religious leaders owe a big debt if they only concentrate on spiritual growth and neglect other basics to transform communities in totality like improving household incomes.

“We will be answerable to our God if we let our people continue suffering in poverty. You can’t claim spiritual growth of a church when your people are languishing in poverty because we serve to grow our communities spiritually and in economic growth, “Bishop Mwesigwa noted.

He added that the church should not be a burden to christians over numerous demands to run the ministry, adding this is the reason the diocese is emphasizing in having its own income generating projects.

Bishop Mwesigwa said they have numerous acres of land spread at their churches and all these would be used as demonstration farms, and seed distribution centers of different agricultural produce to farmers.

Emmy Kateera Turyabagyenyi, Rwampara Resident District Commissioner (RDC) who officiated the launch pointed that the partnership is a great achievement not only in improving household incomes but also spiritual growth.

“This is a well thought intervention because some churches are becoming a burden. Your christians are poor but you keep demanding them thanksgiving, tithes and other church contributions every Sunday and a believer who finds has no money has no alternative but shuns the church because of shame and stigma” Turyabagyenyi explains.

Simon Kwikiriza, the head of household and transformation department Ankole diocese says they are targeting to have their own coffee processing factory in the next 10 years with the view of exporting the diocese coffee.

Kwikiriza said the coffee seedlings will cover 50 acres out of the project target of 400 acres on the church land.

Ankole diocese has a total population of 230,000 christians, 488 churches and 74 parishes.

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UCDA is working with different religious institutions across the country to promote coffee growing in line with the National Development Plan (NDP III) target of mindset change to promote development.

Away from Mbarara, UCDA also partnered with Hoima Catholic Diocese to promote coffee growing in Hoima district.

Dr. Emmanuel Lyamulemye, the Managing Director Uganda Coffee Development Authority stressed the need for the leadership of the diocese to mobilize families to increase incomes through coffee planting.

Lyamulemye further stressed that by 2050, there shall be a shortfall of 50 million bags thus a focus on Africans to meet that gap.

He asked locals in Hoima district to look at coffee as a business and a farmer’s bank through value addition both at production and market stages.

In conclusion, Lyamulemye revealed that the church is a centre of community with a role of educating people on business that can lead them to economic enhancement and development.

The meeting culminated into the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UCDA and Hoima diocese to facilitate coffee planting that can generate income to support the diocese’s short-term goals.

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