Editorial
Roadside market vendors in Luwero district have been urged to ensure that they work towards stabilizing their household income and creating wealth.
“H.E the President always advises us to join the money economy through the four sectors; commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT. If we heed his message, we will be able to improve and stabilize our household income, thus creating wealth,” the Senior Presidential Advisor In-charge of the Elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo said.
Princess Nassolo made the remarks on Friday as she led a team from State House to deliver President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s business booster package to the vendors of Balikyejusa Market in Luwero.
At least 640 vendors benefited from the package and each one of them received Shs100,000. They majorly deal in agricultural produce, roasted gonja, roasted chicken and meat, beverages, among other items.
According to Princess Nassolo, President Museveni received a report that most of the vendors have never benefited from the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga, so he decided to first send them additional capital to their businesses as they wait to benefit from other government programs.
“H.E the President has sent us to deliver this money to you directly. It’s meant to boost your businesses. Use it well,” She advised.
Princess Nassolo also called upon the vendors to always hold their leaders accountable if they want to benefit from government programs.
