President Yoweri Museveni with leaders in Kanungu district
BY AMBROSE KWERONDA…
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned the public against misusing the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds for social needs like medical bills, school fees, and weddings, but rather invest in income generating ventures.
The president emphasized that the funds are meant to help households generate income and fight poverty.
Speaking on his second day in Kigezi Sub-region while visiting PDM beneficiary Kenneth Ayesigwa in the Eastern Ward of Nyamirama Town Council in Kanungu district, Museveni explained that PDM funds should focus on income-generating activities adding that once poverty is reduced, the government might consider providing funds for social needs at the parish level.
President Museveni also reminded the public of the Four-Acre Presidential Initiative, which encourages Ugandans to use small pieces of land for profitable ventures such as coffee, fruit farming, livestock grazing, and poultry. He highlighted this as an effective model to eradicate poverty.
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, praised PDM for uniting families through joint income-generating efforts.
Meanwhile, Kanungu Woman MP Patience Nkunda requested the establishment of a technical school or industrial hub in the district.
PDM beneficiary Kenneth Ayesigwa shared his success story with the President, revealing that he invested UGX1M from the PDM into a restaurant, piggery, and a calf. In a period 13 months, he earned over UGX12M in profits.
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