Speaking at a rally at Kamuge playground in Pallisa district on November 10, 2024, the President emphasized the importance of adopting “ekibaro” and engaging in commercial agriculture to enhance living
President Museveni urged Ugandans to engage in the money economy by participating in commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services, and ICT to achieve the desired socioeconomic transition.
Through a speech delivered by Haji Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant, President Museveni encouraged the MCs to support government programs like Emyooga and the Parish Development Model (PDM), which
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.
