EDITOR
Ugandans, particularly those with the means, have been urged to reconnect with their roots and invest in their home communities to promote unity, development, and support for the less privileged.
This call was made during a vibrant goat-roasting event organized by the Ruhaama Development Platform (RUDEP) at Monar Rest Hotel in Nyamukana Town Council, Ntungamo District.
Speaking at the gathering, RUDEP Chairman Ndyamuba Milton—who also serves as Commissioner of Procurement in the Ministry of Education and Sports—emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in building sustainable communities. He noted that investing in health, education, and social cohesion would ensure a dignified and well-developed future for the people of Greater Ruhaama.
Ndyamuba highlighted that RUDEP’s core mission is to connect and support individuals from Ruhaama living across the country, creating a strong network for mutual growth and development.
Founding Chairman Nuwabeine Josephat, a director in the Office of the Director General, revealed that the platform has, over the past 17 years, expanded into several income-generating ventures. These include real estate, a SACCO, and transport services such as Paradise Coaches, all of which have contributed to the organization’s growth and sustainability.
The General Secretary, Mbabazi Carolyn Beyendeza, encouraged more community members to join RUDEP, citing opportunities for socio-economic transformation, family mentorship, and networking.
Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureeka, who was welcomed into the platform, commended members for their unity and commitment to lobbying for the development of Greater Ruhaama. He urged others to emulate the initiative, noting that “east or west, home is best.”
Founded in 2009, RUDEP is an independent umbrella organization that brings together people from Greater Ruhaama. It currently boasts a membership of 160 individuals.
Meanwhile, in a heartwarming celebration in Rwencwera, Ntungamo Municipality, 90-year-old Mzee Bintoto Yosamu and his wife, Mbabazi Constance, 85, marked 66 years of marriage alongside their birthdays at their ancestral home.
During the celebration, Mzee Bintoto expressed deep gratitude to his wife for her unwavering support and dedication to keeping their family united over the decades.
The thanksgiving service was presided over by Rev. Kwetsiga Dennize, Chaplain of the South Ankole Diocese, who encouraged couples to uphold love, patience, and forgiveness in their marriages. He also called on believers to honour and respect their elderly parents as a source of blessings.
The couple’s children, led by Stephen and Enid Tushabe, paid tribute to their parents, congratulating them on their remarkable milestone.
The ceremony also included a baptism, adding to the significance of the occasion.
