President Yoweri Museveni has ordered that any Ugandan who misuses government funds will be arrested and forced to work without pay in government prisons. The President said that this is necessary because some people are using the funds to buy foodstuffs and pay school fees, instead of using them for development projects.
Mr Museveni also said that he is in talks with the judiciary to ensure that those who steal items such as cows, goats, pigs, and the produce of PDM beneficiaries are not given bail or released on police bond. He added that he will soon issue an executive order to this effect.
Museveni made the remarks while meeting with journalists from the Ankole subregion at his country home in Rwakitura. He also pledged Shs 100 million to capitalize the Mbarara Journalists’ SACCO and a 36-seater coaster bus to aid their operations.
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a government program that aims to improve the livelihoods of Ugandans by providing them with access to finance, markets, and other services. The program provides Shs. 100 million each financial year to 100 beneficiaries (households) in each parish through their SACCOs.
“Those who misuse the funds will be required to work for at least ten months (Shs. 100,000 per month) until the Shs 1 million is recovered.” He stressed.
President Museveni said that he will soon issue the executive order to denied bail to offenders but did not give a specific date.
