GEITA, Jan. 7 -- MINISTER for Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Dr Bashiru Ally, has directed officials in his docket to ensure that all identified shortfalls in the implementation, management and operation of the Buzirayombo International Livestock Auction facility in Chato District, Geita Region, are promptly addressed.

Ambassador Dr Bashiru issued the directive after visiting the project, whose construction began in 2020 and was completed in 2022 at a cost of about 4.8bn/-.

Among the major shortcomings he identified were the poor environmental conditions surrounding the auction facility and improper livestock trading practices, including the failure to use weighing scales during livestock auctioning.

The minister also pointed out ...