Otuke district Local Government Rolls Out 33,976 Free Government Hand Hoes to Farmers
“The distribution is strictly based on the 2024 Uganda Population Census. Only those whose names appear in the official records are eligible to receive the hand hoes,”Ocen said.
Regina Lalam Olal 
By Hillary Opio Omara
OTUKE – Otuke District Local Government has started distributing 33,976 government hand hoes supplied by the Government of Uganda under to boost agricultural production and improve household livelihoods.
Bonny Ocen, District Agricultural Officer, said during the launch at Otuke Town Council on Thursday, July 2, 2026, that the hoes are being given out free of charge to registered beneficiaries.
“The distribution is strictly based on the 2024 Uganda Population Census. Only those whose names appear in the official records are eligible to receive the hand hoes,”Ocen said.
David Odung, Otuke Town Clerk, represented by Olec Ward Town Agent, said teams have been deployed to Olec Ward, Oloi, Bar-Odugu, Odep Ward, and other parts of the town council to ensure the exercise is fair and transparent.
He disclosed that Otuke Town Council received 2,045 hand hoes, all of which have been distributed to the intended beneficiaries.
Isaac Opio Opeo, Assistant RDC of Otuke, commended government for the agricultural support. “This initiative will enhance food production and improve household incomes across the district,” he added “Use the hand hoes for farming rather than selling or misusing them.
The government will not tolerate the diversion of agricultural inputs.” Esther Okello and Justine Ananga of Te-Ogini Cell, Otuke, said the hoes will ease farm work. “The hand hoes will reduce the burden of farm work and help increase production to improve our families’ livelihoods,” they said.
