EDITOR
Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) will be required to begin repaying their loans within one year, following the end of a two-year grace period in March 2026.
The expiry of the grace period marks the start of the recovery phase for funds disbursed under the programme, according to officials from the Ministry of Local Government. The repayments are intended to keep the revolving fund sustainable and enable more Ugandans to benefit.
While appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, PDM National Coordinator Dennis Galabuzi called for intensified public sensitisation. This follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament that some beneficiaries mistakenly believed the funds were grants rather than loans.
Legislators also cited weak communication and coordination gaps, which they said have contributed to public confusion over repayment terms.
Government officials are now urging closer collaboration between ministries and Members of Parliament to strengthen awareness campaigns and ensure beneficiaries understand their obligations as the recovery phase begins.
