KISORO: Shs300 million YLP funds disbursed to 26 groups

 

Kisoro district local government on Thursday 18th May 2023 disbursed 300 million shillings to 26 youth groups of 260 members under the youth livelihood program (YLP).

The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) is Government of Uganda financed programme designed as one of the interventions of Government in response to the high unemployment rate and poverty among the youth in the country.

Cabinet and Parliament approved budget of UShs265 Billion (Approx. US$. 100 million) for the first 5 years of implementation 2013-14 to 2017-18.

The Programme was launched January 24, 2014.

While sensitizing beneficiary youth leaders in the Kisoro district council hall on Thursday, the district community development officer Sam Niyonzima said this money was collected from other YLP groups in Kisoro district.

He asked the youth leaders to be honest, credit worthy, trustworthy and exemplary so that they use the monies given to them. He cautioned those that have intentions of misusing the money because they will be arrested.

Niyonzima told the youth not to invest money into prostitutes and alcohol.He said they onetime arrested a youth having two prostitutes feeding them YLP money.

Kisoro district LCV Chairman, Abel Bizimana said  it is fortunate for the youths to have gotten this money because YLP momentarily phased out but the government allowed the district to take full control of the revolving funds from member youth groups.

He advised the youth to invest in profit making business ventures so that they are able to pay back.

He commended the government for being another parent to the youth by providing them with funds so that they can create their own jobs rather than waiting for white collar jobs that are scarce.

Meanwhile, beneficiary youth leaders were also oriented by leaders of two of the most successful youth groups, Kazimiri Wilson of Busamba youth development forum and Dusigiziman Rodgers of Kinyababa youth SACCO in Nyarubuye sub county.

Kazimiri who also doubles as a district councillor for Chahi Sub County advised the youth to avoid sharing the money but invest in ventures that are scarce in their localities.

Dusigizimana Rodgers advised them to avoid unnecessary spending and paying back the grant early before it is utilised.

The beneficiaries are from various sub counties in Kisoro district.