Mrs. Dariah Buule explains to the Katikkiro how she takes care of her coffee garden
During his visit to Kabula County, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga encouraged local coffee farmers to expand their cultivation efforts and urged others to adopt coffee farming as a way to overcome poverty.
Upon arriving in the village of Rwanayongo, the Katikkiro toured a coffee plantation owned by Mrs. Dariah Buule, who farms 11.5 acres and uses irrigation systems to sustain her coffee crops.
From there, he advised office workers to make time for agricultural ventures that could secure their financial futures. Mrs. Dariah Buule expressed her gratitude to Katikkiro for his guidance on coffee farming, noting the positive outcomes it has brought to farmers like herself.
The Minister of Information and Public Relations for the Kingdom, Owek. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, called on media outlets to promote coffee farming and highlight its benefits.
The Katikkiro also encouraged educated individuals to invest time in farming to plan for their future.
At Nakasozi village, he visited Lazalous Kinywawamacunda, the owner of Kinywa Coffee Gardens, which spans 60 acres. After returning from America, he began cultivating coffee upon learning about the coffee farming initiative "mmwanyi terimba," which has been actively discussed across various media platforms.
He has been actively involved in coffee cultivation for the past three years.
The Katikkiro with Mr. Lazalous Kinywawamacunda during a visit to his farm
He reported to the Katikkiro about the need for training by experienced individuals in coffee farming, as some farmers have incurred losses due to a lack of knowledge.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the kingdom's agricultural officer in Kabula County, Mr. Francis Gaanya, for his endless efforts to guide them on what is needed to meet coffee standards and the necessary practices required in the coffee market.
In response, the Katikkiro urged everyone to maximise their available land, regardless of its size, and to start small but grow gradually.
In Buyanja village, Katikkiro met with a group of coffee farmers cultivating on the land of Mr. Albert Muganga, where he inspected a coffee nursery covering 50 acres that benefits many people in the community for development.
Here, the Katikkiro thanked Mr. Muganga for his heartfelt compassion towards the living conditions of the community members. Simply crying about poverty will not eradicate it. If you don't have money and you just lament that you've long since left the world and are only drinking alcohol, then you're essentially digging your own grave.
The Katikkiro with the accompanying ministers in Kabula County
However, everyone has been given the ability by God to change their circumstances if they do the right thing.
From here, he urged the workers cultivating on Mr. Muganga's land, who are united in the Kabula Coffee Farmers Association, to be trustworthy and fulfil their duties. He emphasised that cooperative associations thrive on trust, as a community can change for the better when its members trust one another.
Albert Muganga explained to Katikkiro that he envisions a scenario where an individual with a good income and the right knowledge—like what he observed on Muganga's farm—can apply those insights to improve their circumstances elsewhere. He emphasised that the real challenge is not about having money, but rather about understanding how things work and acquiring the necessary knowledge to avoid common pitfalls.
Accompanying the Katikkiro on this visit were Ministers Hon. Hajji Amisi Kakomo, Hon. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, Dr. Ssekamatte, the Chairman of the BUCADEF Board, and representatives of the Kabaka from all levels within Kabula.