Bushenyi.
The Diocese of West Ankole has received five fish feed processing machines from the Ministry of Water, Environment and Natural Resources in partnership with the Province of the Church of Uganda—an initiative expected to boost household incomes and promote sustainable community development.
The machines, delivered under a joint initiative of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Government of Uganda (GoU), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will support community-driven fish feed production using locally available resources.
According to the Diocese, the equipment has been allocated to five archdeaconries within the catchment districts of Buhweju, Mitooma, Sheema, Bushenyi, and Rubirizi.
The machines will be installed at:
The machines were received on behalf of the Bishop by the Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Joseph Mweyungye, and the Archdeacon of Greater Bushenyi, Rev. Didas Natweta, at All Saints Church, Greater Bushenyi.
Speaking during the handover, a representative from the Ministry of Water and Environment noted that the initiative aims to promote sustainable wetland use and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods.
"Fish farming is one of the most environmentally friendly and economically viable ventures for communities living around wetlands. By supporting local production of high-quality fish feeds, we lower the cost of entry for farmers and help them grow income in a sustainable way," the official said.
The Diocese of West Ankole is among 10 dioceses selected out of 39 in the Church of Uganda to benefit from the project.
The Diocesan Secretary, Ven. Rev. Joseph Mweyungye, said the machines would be managed centrally by the Bishop's Office to ensure effective use and equitable access across communities.
"Our goal is to support farmers with affordable, quality feeds. These machines will operate on a non-profit model so that communities, especially youth and women, can fully benefit," he said.
In a message delivered through his representatives, Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni applauded the partnership and urged Christians to embrace hard work and innovation.
"This is more than machinery; it is an invitation to our people to rise, work hard, and use the resources God has placed in our hands," Bishop Twinomujuni said.
"If we combine faith with diligence, and responsibility with creativity, our households and communities will be transformed. Let us not wait for miracles we can create through commitment and hard work."
He encouraged the Household and Community Transformation (HCT) department and all five archdeaconries to ensure the project directly improves family incomes and strengthens the Diocese's vision of holistic transformation.
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