The Member of Parliament for Sanyati constituency, Honorable Polite Kambamura has moved to strengthen household food security after donating three tonnes of maize seed to 1,500 old and disadvantaged people across the constituency.
The donation was inspired by the Presidential Pfumvudza/Intwasa Scheme, which is meant to guarantee food security at household level and reduce hunger, especially among vulnerable groups.
The maize seed was distributed in various wards, targeting elderly citizens, child headed households, and families living with disabilities.
Speaking during one of the handover ceremonies, Hon. Kambamura said no one should die of hunger in Zimbabwe, let alone in his constituency. He said food security starts at household level and every family must be empowered to produce something for survival and dignity.
“As leaders, we have a duty to make sure our people do not sleep on empty stomachs. The Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme has shown that even small pieces of land can produce meaningful yields. I am encouraging everyone to grow something, no matter how small, because food security is a collective responsibility,” said Hon. Kambamura.
The legislator added that Government continues to prioritise agriculture as the backbone of the economy and urged beneficiaries to fully utilise the seed and follow recommended farming methods to maximise yields.
He also noted that this year has been forecasted to be a good agricultural season, with favourable rainfall expected across most parts of the country.
Beneficiaries welcomed the assistance, heaping praise on the Second Republic for putting the welfare of ordinary citizens first. They said the donation would go a long way in easing pressure on vulnerable households who struggle to access farming inputs.
One elderly beneficiary, Gogo Chitendo, said the maize seed had restored hope in her household. “We are grateful for this support. At our age it is difficult to buy seed, but now we will plant and feed our families. The Government has remembered us, and we thank Honorable Kambamura for his kindness,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Sekuru Tom, also expressed appreciation, saying the initiative showed leadership that listens to the people. “This is real empowerment. We are being encouraged to work our land and provide for ourselves. We support the Second Republic and our Member of Parliament for standing with the elderly,” he said.
The donation is expected to contribute significantly to improved food security in Sanyati constituency as communities prepare for the upcoming farming season.
