KATAKWI, UGANDA: The Vice President of Uganda H.E Jessica Alupo has urged Christians in Katakwi to tap into the opportunities that come with the expansion of the multi-billion Soroti Fruit factory as this will enhance their standards of living.
Ms Alupo made the call on Saturday, October 22 during a pastoral visit and confirmation ceremony of Soroti Diocese Bishop, Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo in Ameca Orukurukun village, Katakwi district.
The vice president, known for extensive fruit farming, encouraged the farmers to rekindle deeper interest and passion in growing more fruits because government has already given Sh48bn towards the expansion of the Soroti fruit factory which will consume all the local fruits.
Ms. Alupo who is also the Katakwi District Woman MP further urged the faithfuls to live healthy and careful lifestyles if they are to achieve their dreams.
“You should keep a healthy status by avoiding risky lifestyles,” Alupo remarked, as she cautioned the audience at Okolimo Primary School in Usuk Sub County, where the prayers were held.
She also used the occasion to further popularize the Parish Development Model (PDM), which is a government strategy for organizing and delivering public and private sector interventions for wealth creation and employment at the parish level, the lowest economic planning unit.
“This will ensure support for more Ugandans to increase their demand for goods and services, it is an opportunity you must not miss,” she added, tasking them to consult their parish chiefs always.
Bishop Odongo, in his message, advised Christians to continue working hard to combat the poverty levels in households and further urged the congregation to promote the education of both the girl child and boy child to achieve full social and economic transformation.
At the ceremony, the Vice President was accompanied by Hon Rose Lily Akello, the woman MP, Karenga who doubles as State Minister for Ethics and Integrity and Bosco Okiror-MP Usuk county who also doubles as chairperson Teso Parliamentary Group (TPG).
Soroti Fruit factory was commissioned in 2019 and has recently started on expansion plans undertaken by the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and the expansion will see increased demand for supply from the farmers.
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