By The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, has officially commissioned the Buseeta Milk Collection Centre in Kibuku District, a facility expected to improve milk storage and spur economic growth for local farmers.
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Constructed for UGX 667 million under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, the center was funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund. It is equipped with a 6,000-litre milk cooler and a backup generator, solving longstanding problems of milk spoilage and quality control in the region.
While touring the facility, Hon. Magyezi commended the efforts of the Kibuku District Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society (KIDDFCS), which has grown from just 40 members in 2018 to 361, including 215 fully paid-up members.
“This Centre must go beyond cooling milk,” Magyezi said. “It should be a hub for value addition, animal health, and innovation.”
He pledged additional government support under LEGS Phase II, including the provision of a yoghurt-making machine. He also called on farmers to adopt improved cattle breeds to increase milk production and income, noting that eight artificial insemination technicians in the district have already helped produce over 120 improved calves.
To ensure long-term impact, the minister encouraged the district to collaborate with the Church to secure land for a dairy training center. He also officially joined the cooperative, showing solidarity with local farmers and encouraging youth to use the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Microfinance Support Centre (MSC-LEGS) funds to engage in productive ventures.
“Let the youth work and earn—this will help reduce cattle theft,” he added.
Magyezi also praised women involved in producing mineral blocks for dairy cows, urging them to expand their operations. “This is the kind of grassroots initiative we must support,” he said.
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Cooperative Chairperson Stephen Bola described the Centre as a lifeline for farmers and thanked the government, donors, and the Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo for donating the land. He said the cooperative buys milk at UGX 1,050 per liter and sells it at UGX 1,200–1,400, ensuring fair returns for members.
Assumpta Tibamwenda, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Local Government, called for strong governance and maintenance systems to safeguard LEGS investments.
“This is the future of Uganda’s rural economy. Let’s protect it, grow it, and pass it on,” she said.
With growing membership, strong leadership, and pending support such as a UGX 216 million tractor from the Micro Support Centre, the Buseeta Milk Collection Centre is set to become a model for rural dairy development and economic transformation.
