Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies working in Busoga have been asked to make sure no corrupt officials in their districts are left to tamper with the success of the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The PS said Monday December 18, 2023 that RDCs and other district leaders should protect the PDM program from money hungry officials.
This was contained in a speech delivered by Emmanuel Walani who represented him during the opening of a 3-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs, RCC, their deputies, RISO, DISOs and LCV chairpersons from Busoga.
Hajji Kakande reminded the participants of the retreat which is scheduled to end this Wednesday at The Source of the Nile Hotel that corrupt officials frustrate government efforts toward inclusive growth.
However, he stressed that they are also aware of the existing challenges to the effective and efficient implementation of the program in the region and other parts of the Country.
“These include misuse of funds, administrative costs, and, most notably, corruption. For this reason, RDCs and DISOs should work harmoniously to ensure that the PDM funds reach their intended beneficiaries in all the Parishes and that any notice of corruption or sabotage is duly reported so that the culprits are dealt with accordingly. We must clear the myth that the government has not done enough for its people,” he said.
Hajji Kakande further implored the participants to sensitise the communities on government programs and projects by popularising them to intentionally reflect what the NRM government has done specifically in the current Manifesto period of 2021-2026.
“Today, the region is witnessing many development activities like the tarmacking of significant roads, availability of electricity to mention but a few. The government has also developed and implemented many anti-poverty programs to improve the incomes of the poorest and consequently improve their living standards, with the newest initiative being the Parish Development Model, which currently focuses on financial inclusion. I believe that all your Districts have received the PDM funds. I urge you to act as super Agents in the implementation of this Program as well as all the other government initiatives.”
