Rukungiri-In a bid to combat unemployment and improve household incomes, over 100 residents from Nyakagyeme Subcounty in Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District, have received training in practical skills at Kishanda Trading Centre, located in Kishanda Cell A and B.
The hands-on training, which focused on soap and jelly making, aimed at equipping participants—particularly youth, women, and men—with the tools to become financially independent and self-reliant through income-generating activities.
Rogers Abaho, an aspiring district councilor for Nyakagyeme Subcounty, spearheaded the initiative and urged residents to embrace hands-on work as a sustainable path to economic empowerment.“I encourage people in Kishanda Cell A and B to take these skills seriously,” Abaho said. “Not everyone will get a white-collar job.
By learning trades like soap and jelly making, individuals can create products for sale, improve their living standards, and gain financial independence.”
Abaho emphasized that practical skills offer long-term benefits, regardless of formal employment opportunities. He called on the youth, in particular, to shift focus from waiting for office jobs to engaging in productive work that develops valuable skills and contributes to community development.Participants in the training expressed deep appreciation for the initiative.
Beyongyera Levious, Salongo Kwesiga Meria, and Ahereza Felex praised Abaho for empowering them with skills that can bring about tangible change in their lives.“We are grateful for this training. These are skills we can use immediately to start small businesses, earn an income, and support our families,” said one of the residents.
“This initiative is a step forward in reducing poverty in our community.”The training marks a positive stride toward grassroots economic empowerment in Nyakagyeme Subcounty, with residents hopeful that such programs will continue and expand to reach more people in the future.
