Museveni Commemorates Rutamwebwa legacy
President Yoweri Museveni has urged local residents of Nshwere, Rushere Town Council, Kiruhura District to embrace zero grazing practices to enhance their commercial farming efforts. He highlighted that this method is not only economically beneficial but also requires less land potentially leading to increased income for farmers.
President Museveni was speaking at a Thanksgiving ceremony in commemoration of the late Yoweri Rutamwebwa and his late wife Esta Rutamwebwa in Nshwere-Empango, Rushere Town Council where he provided a platform for family members and community leaders to reflect on their legacy.
In his address, President Museveni emphasized the importance of moving away from the common practice of family land sharing. He encouraged families to unite and collaborate in order to maximize profits from their land instead. “Unity is key to agricultural success,” Museveni said.
The gathering featured a compelling sermon from guest preacher Rt. Rev. Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe of South Ankole Diocese who stressed the value of hard work and dedication. He encouraged the congregation to reap the rewards of their labor, urging everyone to embrace diligence in all their endeavors.
As part of the Thanksgiving celebration in memory of the Rutamwebwas, funds were collected to support the construction of a multipurpose hall at Bishop’s Girls’ School in Rushere Town Council.
Emmanuel Tayebwa Rutamwebwa, son to the late Rutamwebwa, passionately shared the mission and theme of the initiative, underscoring their commitment to honoring their late parents’ legacy.
Mary Rutamwebwa Mugyenyi, a daughter to the late Rutamwebwa and a Member of the East African Parliament who is also the chairperson of the Board of Governors for the Bishop’s Girl School in Rushere, expressed her concern about the pressing need for the multipurpose hall since the school has been affected by adverse environmental challenges.
The event not only celebrated the lives of Yoweri and Esta Rutamwebwa but also sparked hope for future developments in the community emphasizing the importance of education, unity and sustainable farming practices in ensuring lasting prosperity.
