Community Based Services (CBS) Department

Mobilizing and empowering the people of Kabarole District for sustainable social and economic development.

1.0 Introduction

The CBS Department coordinates social protection programs and community empowerment initiatives. It is structured into three sections: Probation, Youth and Children Affairs; Labour and Industrial Relations; and Gender, Culture, and Community Development.

1.1 Mission

To mobilize and empower the people of Kabarole District for rapid social, economic, and political development.

1.2 Strategies

Raising awareness on development issues among the population.
Encouraging formation and functioning of social and economic groups.
Protecting and developing disadvantaged groups including children, elderly, disabled, women, and youth.
Preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

2.0 Government Programs Coordinated

Youth Livelihood Program (YLP)
Uganda Women Enterprise Program (UWEP)
Social Enterprise Grant for Older Persons (SEGOP)
Social Assistance Grant for the Elderly (SAGE)
Disability Grant
Functional Adult Literacy

2.1 Youth Livelihood Program (2024/25)

The district submitted 12 groups for funding approval by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, totaling UGX 64,748,000.

#	Subcounty	Project Name	Amount (UGX)
1	Harugongo	Nyantaboma Youth Boda Boda Project	6,748,228
2	Karangura	Buhikira Goat Rearing	4,000,000
3	Busoro	Mugusu A Bar Soap Making Enterprise	4,000,000
4	Kibasi TC	Hakibaale YLP Brick Making Project	4,000,000
5	Ruteete	Rwaihamba Youth Boda Boda	6,000,000
6	Kijura TC	Kaisagara Ward Goat Rearing Group	4,000,000
7	Kabende	Masongora Parish Youth Development	4,000,000
8	Rwengaju	Rwengaju Youth Development Group	6,000,000
9	Mugusu TC	Kyakawaduru Youth Boda Boda	6,000,000
10	Rwengaju	Buzinda Youth Boda Boda	6,000,000
11	Kasenda SC	Isunga Youth Boda Boda	6,000,000
12	Kiko TC	Kigarama Youth Boda Boda	8,000,000
Total			64,748,000

2.2 Social Enterprise Grant for Older Persons (SEGOP)

The program empowers older persons organized in groups to access financial support for improved well-being. The following groups received support:

Ruteete: Rurama Central Twimuke Group – UGX 3,470,000
Rwengaju: Rwengaju Older Persons Group – UGX 3,470,000
Hakibaale: Kyawankada Bafaakati Tweterane Group – UGX 3,470,000
Kiko TC: Nyabubaale Wazee Tukorrehamu Group – UGX 3,470,000

Total: UGX 13,915,500

2.3 Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Groups Supported

Busoro: Ngombe A Disabled Group – UGX 4,125,000
Kasenda: Rweraza A Disabled Group – UGX 4,125,000
Mugusu SC: Nyabuswa Abalema Tweyambe Group – UGX 4,125,000
Hakibaale: Bugati Muhangi Disabled Group – UGX 4,125,000
Mugusu SC: Kyakijara PWDs Farmers Group – UGX 4,125,000
Kibasi TC: Rukinga People with Disabilities Group – UGX 4,125,000
Ruteete: Rwetera Balema Community Group – UGX 4,125,000
Rwengaju: Kidubuli Abalema Tukorrehamu Group – UGX 4,125,000

Total: UGX 33,000,000

2.4 Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP)

In 2024/25, 27 groups were submitted for funding totaling UGX 159,320,000. Some of the groups include:

Mugusu S/C: Kinyankende Women VSLA Group – UGX 6,000,000
Kabende S/C: Kabende Women Nitusobora – UGX 6,000,000
Kabende S/C: Kyabakambi Women’s Group – UGX 6,000,000
Rwengaju S/C: Rwengaju Women Enterprise – UGX 6,000,000
Kasenda T/C: Kimya Women Farmers Group – UGX 6,000,000
Other groups across the district with similar funding.

2.5 Social Assistance Grant for the Elderly (SAGE)

A total of 1,451 elderly beneficiaries have received support across multiple sub-counties up to December 2024.

2.6 Probation Sector

The sector safeguards child rights, promotes family stability, and supports vulnerable communities.

288 cases handled including child neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, SGBV, and lost children.
10 juveniles in conflict with the law supported in partnership with police and judiciary.
9 children placed in alternative foster and institutional care.
Ongoing development of a local child protection ordinance with partner organizations.