The charges were filed by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
Two town agents and two Parish Development Model (PDM) program SACCO chairpersons have been accused of acquiring money under false pretenses by the chief magistrate’s court in Fort Portal City.
Despite initial setbacks, optimism grew as the number of beneficiaries increased to 7,000 over a year and a half, with Kakira Town Council reporting the highest enrollment of 1,600.
Despite the parish being entitled to shillings 100 million this quarter, no funds have been disbursed, leading to stalled agricultural projects crucial for the community’s economic growth.
The President encouraged youth to adopt the 4-acre farming model, which includes diverse agricultural practices to generate income and create jobs.
The project aims to enhance household incomes and is being piloted in ten of the seventeen villages in the sub-county. The initiative also includes training in disease control and goat
The arrest followed a directive from President Yoweri Museveni to investigate embezzlement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds.
Speaking at the UMSC headquarters on September 4, 2024, Kirunda expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress, noting that while the UMSC relies on internally generated funds, it complements government poverty
Mrs. Rosemary Atuheire, the deputy resident district commissioner, has called for their arrest following claims that these leaders misappropriated funds and requested bribes, with some leaders distributing lists of
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged Butebo District residents to optimize their land for greater economic success.