President Yoweri Museveni has announced that funds meant to construct roads will be diverted to cater for millions on the verge of starvation in the country.
He said: “People should restore granaries to store food, grow drought-resistant crops and engage in commercial agriculture for food and income security.”
“When you go to the bush and a small stick hits your eye, it is telling you to see properly. Drought and hunger are the stick telling us to see properly.”
The president made the remarks while delivering relief to those affected by prolonged drought in Kaliro district, eastern Uganda.
In Early November, State minister for Agriculture Christopher Kibazanga warned that Ugandans in 45 districts across the country were facing a food crisis and a disaster for the whole country was looming should the September to December planting season fail.
Over 1.3 million Ugandans need urgent food aid.
