The cows were given through Rwanda Dairy Development Project under Rwanda Agricultural Board which continues its support to Girinka Program.
Olive Yamfashije, a beneficiary from Kabarondo Sector told IGIHE that she is going to get rid of malnutrition-related diseases from her household.
“From now on, there will be no more kwashiorkor in my house. This cow is going to give me manure and milk. You understand that I have already developed. I’m wondering how many people I would have to cultivate for in return for money to buy my own cow.” She said.
Pierre Buhirike, 58, a resident of Ndego Sector who was also given a cow said it is a treasured contribution because he is going to drink milk in his old age.
“Usually, I would find milk to drink from neighbours. But for now, I am glad that I will be getting manure and my family will drink milk. ”
Buhirike expressed gratitude to the President Paul Kagame for the Girinka initiative, political stability, security and peace.
Kayonza District mayor, Jean Claude Murenzi urged residents who were given the cows to take good care of them to give heifers to other vulnerable residents.
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