All posts tagged "Parish Development Model"

Technology and irrigation key to agricultural growth, Busia farmers told

Busia farmers have been urged to adopt technology, irrigation and value addition to increase productivity and incomes, with NRM Treasurer Barbara Nekesa...

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AIBIS Agroecology Farm to host PDM agriculture training in Kyankwanzi

AIBIS has consistently demonstrated commitment to community empowerment through farmer training, environmental conservation and sustainable agricultural production, making it a suitable partner...

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“I Will Sack You” – Museveni turns heat on ministers as anti-corruption pressure mounts

Addressing newly sworn-in legislators, the Vice President and parliamentary leadership, the President expressed frustration that despite billions of shillings invested in poverty...

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‘At 82, I Can Still Fight With the Bible, AK-47 and Pen’ – Museveni roasts Mwenda over senile remarks

In a lengthy statement issued on Saturday, Museveni dismissed Mwenda’s criticism as “neo-colonial sabotage,” insisting that despite his age, he remains fully...

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Crime

Kalaki Parish Chief, SACCO bosses remanded over PDM extortion

Prosecution alleges that the accused convinced vulnerable residents that payment was necessary for their names to be considered for financial support from...

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Nebbi Municipal Council approves UGX 9.1Bn budget for 2026/27

Sector allocations show education taking the largest share at 35.5 percent, followed by engineering at 20.9 percent, administration at 14.5 percent, while...

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ONC’s Namyalo rallies Ugandans for Museveni’s swearing-in, hints at new term priorities

Namyalo said the new Kisanja will focus on strengthening implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model, which remains central...

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Gov’t orders fresh PDM SACCO elections amid corruption concerns

The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of PDM SACCO operations in Zombo, where beneficiaries have raised concerns over alleged extortion, manipulation of...

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OP-ED

Kyankwanzi: Ideology or Idleness?

As MPs undergo ideological orientation in the hills, questions are growing louder about value for money, rising taxes, and whether these retreats...

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Museveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy

“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...

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Inside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times

President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.

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Backlog, poor loan recovery, stall PDM implementation in Zombo

The backlog stems from the first two PRF disbursements in the 2022/23 financial year, where UGX 3,399,280,000 was manually disbursed to 4,588...

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PDM funds to blame for marriage breakups in Zombo

Leaders in Zombo warn that PDM funds are contributing to rising divorce cases, raising concerns about the programme’s impact on household unity...

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Kapelebyong communications boss commended for promoting govt programmes

Kapelebyong Communications Officer Emmanuel Opio has earned public praise for promoting government programmes and strengthening transparency through effective communication.

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Katakwi residents decry corruption, poor service delivery at IGG Baraza

Residents of Katakwi, the home district of Vice President Jessica Alupo, have come out to accuse civil servants of corruption and poor...

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IGG takes anti-corruption barazas to Busoga

The Inspectorate of Government has intensified anti-corruption efforts in Busoga through community barazas as residents raise concerns about PDM manipulation and poor...

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OP-ED

Uganda After the Vote: Opportunities, expectations in Museveni’s New Term

President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election for a seventh term reshapes Uganda’s political, economic and diplomatic future. This analysis examines governance, youth unemployment, oil...

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Where are my 18.5m voters? Museveni turns heat on NRM to explain low voter turnout

President Museveni questions why NRM’s 18.5 million eligible voters did not fully turn out in the 2026 elections, blaming internal party leaders...

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Muhoozi sets up Shs1 billion fund to support youth wealth creation projects

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced a Shs1 billion wealth creation fund aimed at supporting Ugandans with viable income-generating projects.

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70% of Ugandans now in money economy, says Museveni as NRM marks 40 years

President Museveni says 70% of Ugandans are now in the money economy, crediting NRM wealth programs as Uganda marks 40 years since...

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Museveni warns against selling jobs, stealing drugs, vows action in next term

President Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in public service, declaring that the selling of government jobs and theft of...

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Museveni reveals exact reason for persistent poverty in Busoga

President Museveni has said persistent poverty in Busoga is caused by weak leadership, arguing that government wealth creation programmes like PDM, Emyooga...

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