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Mr. Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, advised recipients of the National People with Disabilities (PWDs) grant to wisely utilize the funds to avoid legal repercussions. Speaking at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall today, April 12th, 2024, he emphasized the importance of monitoring the projects funded by the grant and warned against misappropriation, highlighting that disability does not exempt individuals from legal consequences.
Various groups, such as Kifunjo PWDs Goat Rearing Project, Katwe Kamwe PWDs Goat Rearing Project, and Keitumura PWDs Goat Rearing Project from Eastern Division, received a total of 14,824,000. Rwobo Barema Goat Rearing Project and Katungu Barema Goat Rearing Project from Southern Division received 9,337,000. Additionally, Kibare Barema Goat Rearing Project and Butagasi Barema Produce Buying and Selling Project from Western Division were granted 10,000,000.
Mr. Charles Makuru, the Mayor of Rukungiri Municipal Council, expressed dissatisfaction with civil servants involved in bribery and urged them to seek advisory services to ensure the success of the grant-funded projects. He emphasized that projects initiated under this grant should remain within the community.
Deputy Town Councilor Lion MJF Tagobya Prosper pledged to investigate and apprehend caregivers who misuse funds intended for people with disabilities, stressing that disability does not equate to inability.
Acting Principal Community Development Officer Nassazi Hilda encouraged beneficiaries to recognize that every amount of capital is significant and urged them to invest with determination for prosperity.
Turyabagyenyi Emmy, the Disability Chairperson of Rukungiri Municipality, urged people with disabilities to refrain from relying on begging and to instead fulfill their responsibilities, expressing gratitude for the decrease in disabled individuals begging on the streets of Rukungiri.
