Authorities in the North Kyoga region have arrested more than 40 individuals, including several public servants, following President Yoweri Museveni’s executive orders aimed at cracking down on corruption and the misuse of government funds.
The arrests are part of a broader national effort to hold accountable those responsible for the mismanagement of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, a key government initiative intended to improve economic opportunities for rural communities.
According to North Kyoga Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, those taken into custody include district officials, accountants, and other government employees who are suspected of being involved in the fraudulent diversion of funds meant for local development projects.
"The investigations are still ongoing, and we anticipate further arrests as we uncover more individuals connected to the embezzlement," Okema confirmed.
The PDM program, a central project of the Museveni administration, was designed to empower Uganda’s rural communities economically. However, reports of corruption and the improper allocation of funds have sparked widespread public outrage, prompting President Museveni to issue directives for a swift and thorough investigation into the matter.
Residents of the affected areas have expressed support for the crackdown, calling on authorities to ensure that any misappropriated funds are recovered and used for their original development purposes. One local leader commented, “We have suffered for too long while officials have enriched themselves. This action by the police is long overdue.”
As the investigation progresses, anti-corruption agencies and government watchdogs are closely monitoring the case to ensure fair legal proceedings for all suspects involved.
The recent arrests mark a significant development in Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption, with many expecting stricter measures to prevent future cases of fund mismanagement
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