Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to expose individuals stealing funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), emphasizing that the money is meant to uplift the poor and integrate them into the money economy.
He made the remarks on Thursday while addressing a public rally at Mwizi Secondary School playgrounds in Rwampara East, Mbarara District.
The rally was part of the 3-day presidential performance assessment tour on wealth creation and Parish Development Model (PDM) in Ankole subregion.
President Museveni further warned that those who misuse PDM money for unproductive activities, such as alcoholism, would face serious consequences.
He said Ugandans who misuse the Shs. 1 million Parish Development Model (PDM) fund will be arrested and work without pay in government prisons.
The government, through the PDM extends Shs. 100 million each financial year to 100 beneficiaries (households) in each parish through their SACCOs.
According to the President, perpetrators will be required to work for at least ten months (Shs. 100,000 per month) until the Shs1 million is recovered.
Regarding theft, President Museveni said they are in touch with the judiciary to ensure those involved in stealing items such as cows, goats, pigs, and the produce of PDM beneficiaries are not given bail or released on police bond.
