📷 Govt pledges stable market for farmers, says President Museveni

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The government has pledged to provide a stable and consistent market for farmers, according to a message from President Yoweri Museveni delivered by Balaam Barugahara, the State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs.

Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara admiring the YPA goats shown to him by the YPA M.D Obed Sherura together with the Patron Col. Edith Nakalema.

The message was delivered during the Annual General Meeting of Youth Platform Africa (YPA), an organisation that empowers young people across the continent to engage in development initiatives, particularly in agribusiness and community-driven projects.

Col.Edith Nakalema, the Patron Youth Platform Africa (YPA) making her remarks during the annual general meeting and expo at Kololo Independence grounds.

President Museveni also urged the youth to transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture in order to fully participate in the money economy.

Some of the YPA goats being displayed during their annual general meeting and expo at Kololo ceremonial grounds.

"Government has also provided sh60 billion for Ugandan scientists to work on drugs and pesticides which is challenge to many farmers" Min. Barugahare told journalists.

 

(L-R) Youth Platform Africa Patron Col.Edith Nakalema, Minister Balaam Barugahara and Obed Ben Sherura Rukuringanamanzi, MD YPA testing goat muchomo.

Barugahara encouraged young people to take advantage of the country's stability to generate income by aligning themselves with the economic strategies set out by the President.

Col. Edith Nakalema, the Patron of YPA, promised to support the smooth exportation of agricultural produce by members of the platform. This follows complaints from YPA members regarding challenges in obtaining export permits, particularly for goats and goat meat.

Col.Edith Nakalema gifting an entertainment group of women after their performing.

Now in its 17th year, Youth Platform Africa boasts a membership of 13,000. This year’s event, held at Kololo Airstrip, attracted over 40,000 YPA members from across the country.

Minister Balaam Barugahara(L) greeting NPA Executive Director Joseph Muvawala (R) as YPA Board Chairman Eng. Peter Kyeyune Kambugu looks on.

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara (right) representing H.E President Museveni at the 17th Youth Platform Africa annual general meeting and expo at Kololo.