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“Girls can also be livestock farmers” – Mukamurara

Mukamurara Josiane, a 27-year-old woman from Nyaruguru District, has embraced livestock farming, raising cows and pigs as a way to secure her financial independence.

She highlighted how times have changed, with more women engaging in animal husbandry after realizing its potential to improve their livelihoods.

Mukamurara, who gave birth at home at the age of 27, resides in Gasasa Village, Ramba Cell, Mata Sector.

In an interview with KURA, she shared how she initially felt overwhelmed and discouraged after becoming a mother. However, with the unwavering support of her parents, she gradually regained hope and determination.

A few months after giving birth, she secured a job in terracing through the CDAT project, a government initiative in Rwanda. This opportunity enabled her to improve her financial situation, allowing her to purchase health insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) for herself, her child, and her parents. With her savings, she later bought a calf for 120,000 Rwandan Francs, marking a turning point in her life.

“I started working on terracing projects in January 2024. With my earnings, I saved bit by bit until I had enough to buy livestock. Today, even girls can succeed in livestock farming, and it’s proving to be worthwhile,” she said.

Mukamurara believes that raising cows and pigs will help her escape poverty in a short time.

“I have high hopes for my cow and pigs. When my child starts school, I will be able to pay for their education. I also rent land to grow beans, which I sell after harvest to generate extra income,” she explained.

She encouraged young people who underestimate farming and livestock rearing to reconsider, emphasizing that these ventures remain a reliable source of income. “When you take good care of your animals, they provide a significant return,” she concluded.

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