LUCKY
At least 18 youth groups in Kabarole district have received 113 Million Shillings under the Youth Livelihood Program (YLP). The revolving fund is a government programme designed as one of the interventions in response to unemployment and poverty among the youth.
Some beneficiary groups include Sebitole Youth Goat rearing project 4Mllion, Harugongo Youth Tent and Chairs, Kyabwire Boda boda Youth Project, 11Million, Kasenda Youth Juice Processors 5Million, Nyabweya Boda boda Project 11Million among others.
Richard Rwabuhinga, the Kabarole District LCV Chairperson Rwabuhinga cautioned the beneficiaries against mismanaging the funds and ensuring transparency and accountability. Rwabuhinga highlighted the need for the youth to effectively use the funds to transform their lives.
Festus Bandeeba, the Kabarole Resident District Commissioner (RDC) noted that youths who are unwilling to work together will continue to miss out on many opportunities to become self-reliant and successful. He advised the beneficiaries to stay consistent in their ventures.
Timothy Ruhweza, the District Speaker commended the government for such initiatives that are aimed at empowering the youth with startup capital to begin their own entrepreneurial ventures. He asked the beneficiary group leaders to be open to their members and ensure that the received funds are injected into the exact registered enterprises
