Finance Minister
@henrymusasizi1 has tabled a motion to borrow approximately Shs300bn (โฌ168.9m) from the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Citi Bank for the development of the solar-powered irrigation systems project, Phase II.
The proposed project will develop 427 irrigation systems across the country, aimed at enhancing rural incomes through increased production and productivity arising from irrigated agriculture for coffee growing.
Musasizi said the project is expected to directly benefit about 2,562 households, translating to about 11,785 direct beneficiaries.
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