All posts tagged "Parish Development Model"
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646NewsRDC Ichogor urges community watchdogs to track PDM, public resources in Karamoja
The RDC emphasised that community-based monitoring remains a critical tool for improving governance and service delivery, particularly in a region where government...
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1.1KNewsBUYENDE: RDC orders LCI Chairperson to refund Shs400,000 collected from PDM applicants
The accused chairperson, Joseph Tumwebaze acknowledged receiving the funds but claimed it was intended to facilitate internet data charges for PDM processing.
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797NationalPDM Changing Lives: ONC spotlights Eceru’s journey from alcohol to owning 50 goats through PDM
This story, uncovered during ongoing field monitoring by the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), reflects the broader vision of President Museveni's...
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470NationalVP Alupo pledges zero tolerance for corruption as cabinet retreat opens in Kyankwanzi
Addressing ministers and permanent secretaries on Monday, Alupo said the newly constituted Cabinet is determined to deliver on government priorities and justify...
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365OP-EDOPINION: What lies beneath the Parish Development Model?
The Parish Development Model is designed to transition Uganda's rural poor into the money economy through enterprise development, financial inclusion and mindset...
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453NationalHow Shs1m PDM grant helped Rukiga farmer turn coffee farm into Shs1.7m profits
After receiving Shs1 million under PDM in 2023, Twine supplemented the funds with his personal savings and invested in farm inputs and...
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1.1KNationalTHRIVE Uganda unveils 20 community hubs to empower Bugisu youth
Speaking at the launch, THRIVE Uganda Country Director Caleb Wakhungu said the programme seeks to strengthen community-led development by enabling citizens, particularly...
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1.2KBig StoryMuseveni: I chose ‘cantankerous’ Balaam, Nameere to shake up local govts
According to Museveni, the pair were deliberately deployed to the ministry because of their reputation for being outspoken, confrontational, and unwilling to...
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1.4KOP-EDOPINION: Why Balaam, Nameere could be reformers of Uganda’s local govts
Namisindwa LC5 Chairman Bwayo Emma argues that Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere have an opportunity to reform Uganda's local governments through stronger...
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1.3KBig StoryMuseveni bets on oil, infrastructure to power Uganda’s next growth phase
President Museveni said the anticipated oil revenues will provide government with additional resources to finance critical development priorities and reduce infrastructure bottlenecks...
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534NationalONC highlights Kaliro woman’s poultry success, thanks to Shs1m PDM cash
The ONC team visited Ms. Kyoyagala Edisa, a resident of Kasokwe Trading Centre Village in Kasokwe Parish, whose journey under the Parish...
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568FeaturesPDM Success: How Iganga farmer turned Shs1m poultry project into a thriving livestock business
Abdul is among thousands of Ugandans benefiting from the government's flagship poverty alleviation programme, which seeks to move households from subsistence production...
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665CrimeZOMBO: PDM agent arrested for diverting Shs7m funds to settle bank loan
The disputed funds were part of PDM money disbursed to beneficiaries through the Wendi digital wallet platform, which is used by government...
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785FeaturesONC monitoring highlights PDM success as Kaliro widow turns Shs1m loan into thriving livestock venture
When Ms Galyanga Proscovia received Shs1 million under the Parish Development Model, she chose to invest in piggery farming. Today, she owns...
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1.7KBig StoryFULL SPEECH: Museveni charts Uganda’s next growth phase in ‘No More Sleep’ agenda
According to the President, PDM has already reached 3.7 million households and government will continue increasing funding to support wealth creation at...
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693NationalOver 500 villages at risk as landslide cracks widen in Namisindwa
The cracks, which became more pronounced after heavy rains on Wednesday, have already caused widespread destruction, with several homes developing large structural...
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725OP-EDEnough of Lamentations: Youth leaders must deliver solutions, not excuses
In this thought-provoking opinion, Youth Inclusion Advocate Akankwatsa Ronald argues that youth leaders must stop blaming others and start offering practical solutions...
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741National“Live above suspicion”, Kamuli PDM officials told as district moves to crack down on corruption
Kamuli Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rose Birungi specifically cautioned against allegations of extortion involving some parish chiefs, Community Development Officers and members...
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743NationalGov’t begins disbursing UGX 80bn cattle restocking funds
The Office of the Prime Minister expects to complete the first phase of disbursements to all 16,000 targeted households by June 30,...
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607NewsPolitical campaigns are over, time for economic mobilisation – Nekesa urges party structures
As part of the new directive, Nekesa instructed NRM parish chairpersons to compile comprehensive reports on the implementation and performance of the...
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612Big StoryFresh shake-up looms as Museveni reviews Permanent Secretaries
State House sources indicate that some Permanent Secretaries could be dropped altogether, while others may be transferred to different ministries depending on...
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733NationalMP Kikabi hails Agroecology at AIBIS Farm, pledges support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Dr Kikabi expressed admiration for the innovations being implemented at the farm, describing them as practical solutions that could help transform agriculture...
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612NationalTechnology 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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628NationalAIBIS 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...