By Alex Don – Ntuntu Village, Magoma Parish, Kigambo Sub-County, Kyegegwa District

In a powerful move to empower women and uplift household incomes, Hon. Gaudy Kyomuhendo Byabasaija, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Kyaka North, officially launched a women-led piggery project in Ntuntu Village.

The project targets all 36 Local Councils one (LC1s) in Kigambo Sub-County, with each LC-based women’s group promised five piglets—four (4) females and one (1) male—to help them start piggery businesses for economic development.

Empowering women is central to building strong communities,” said Hon. Gaudy. “Each group will receive five piglets to start their journey toward financial independence. This is a long-term project that will benefit families, create jobs, and reduce poverty.

So far, seven groups have already received their piglets, and each has been guided to construct proper pig shelters to ensure the pigs are well kept.

To support the initiative, Hon. Gaudy assigned a veterinary officer, Dr. Isaac, who educated the beneficiaries on modern piggery practices, health management, and feeding routines.

Dr. Isaac explained the economic potential of the project:
If each of the four female pigs gives birth twice a year, producing 10 piglets each time, and each piglet is sold at UGX 200,000, a group can earn up to UGX 16 million annually. This project is not just about farming—it’s a viable business opportunity.

In addition to launching the piggery initiative, Hon. Gaudy also fulfilled previous pledges. She delivered 100 cocoa seedlings to the Boda-Boda group in Magoma and handed over a labor and delivery bed to the Magoma Women’s Group.

Her Political Assistant encouraged the women to stay committed and promised further rewards:
We shall closely monitor the groups. The best-performing group after one year will receive an additional five piglets. Let us support Hon. Gaudy, who is already delivering even before being elected.

Local leaders voiced their appreciation and support. The LC3 Chairperson thanked Hon. Gaudy for her efforts in uplifting women in the community.
She is a blessing to Kigambo,” he said. “The people of Kigambo should remember her good work and reward her at the ballot box.

Group leaders from various LCs expressed their gratitude and pledged their support for her candidacy.
“She’s the first aspirant to invest in us so seriously. We promise to stand by her in the coming elections,” one group chairperson said.

Other community members also shared their testimonies:

Charles from Nyakaho Muzizi said, She gave us four bags of cement to support our construction work. That was a promise fulfilled.

Omuhereza Byaruhanga added, She delivered four iron sheets to Karama B Itambiro. We are thankful.

Omuhereza Tulinawe, LC1 Chairman of Mbale and Chairperson of Bukara Itambiro, remarked, “Hon. Gaudy is delivering before even entering office. That’s the kind of leader we need. Let’s support her for a better Kyaka North.

With widespread appreciation and visible impact, Hon. Gaudy Kyomuhendo Byabasaija’s community-driven initiatives are strengthening her position as a grassroots leader committed to real change.

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