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Mr. Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Rukungiri, has urged recipients of government initiatives to avoid manipulation by intermediaries and certain civil servants.
He delivered this message on Thursday, April 11, 2024, while addressing participants of the Uganda Women Empowerment Program (UWEP) and Youth Livelihood Program at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall.
Three groups, including the Runyinya-Kinombe Women Brick-making Project from the Eastern Division, Katenga Women Tents and Chair Hiring Project from the Southern Division, and Rwakahinju B Women Second-hand Clothes Traders Project from the Western Division, received a total of 25,114,500 Ugandan Shillings under UWEP. Additionally, two groups, the Katwe Kamwe Youth Second-hand Clothes Traders Project from the Eastern Division and Rwobo Youth Brick-making Project, received 21,645,000 Ugandan Shillings under the Youth Livelihood Program (UWEP), repayable within three years.
Mr. Ongom highlighted the issue of distortion in government programs caused by undisclosed middlemen and some civil servants who siphon off funds from beneficiaries, leading to non-repayment.
Charles Makuru, the Mayor of Rukungiri Municipal Council, commended the government for empowering its citizens and urged beneficiaries to stay focused on their designated projects rather than succumbing to distractions. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the prescribed guidelines to reap the intended benefits.
Nuwamanya Robert, the Town Clerk of Rukungiri Municipal Council, called upon beneficiaries to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations to achieve the government’s objectives. He also mentioned the readiness of the RDC office and the police to apprehend defaulters.
Nassazi Hilda, the Acting Principal Community Development Officer of Rukungiri Municipal Council, encouraged beneficiaries to maintain proper records and seek guidance from authorities when needed to ensure success.
Nuwamanya Gift, a member of the Katwe Kamwe Youth Second-hand Clothes Traders Project, expressed determination to invest the funds wisely and prosper.
