Rukungiri Fish Farmers Receive 50,000 Fry and 2 Tons of Feed

Rukungiri: Fish farmers in Rukungiri District have received 50,000 fry fish and 2 tons of fish feed from the government in a move aimed at boosting productivity, generating income, and improving livelihoods.

The distribution was confirmed by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom on March 25, at the Rukungiri District headquarters.

Ahimbisibwe urged farmers to take full advantage of the government’s support to enhance their productivity, increase their income, and contribute to the development of their communities. He also reaffirmed the RDC office’s commitment to monitoring and supporting government programs.

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Rukungiri District LC5 Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama encouraged fish farmers to scale up their operations, focusing on both quality and quantity to increase production levels.

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Rukungiri District Fisheries Officer Dan Ryamugisha revealed that over 25 fish farmers have benefited from the government’s support.

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One of the beneficiaries, the Secretary for Health at the Rukungiri District Council representing Nyarushanje Sub county Mathias Rwabugumi, called on more residents to join the fish farming community to promote the expansion and development of the sector in the region.

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