President Museveni Urges Public to Use PDM Funds for Income Generation, Not Social Needs  

Kanungu: 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. He 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 Kazindiro cell, Eastern Ward, Nyamirama Town Council, Kanungu District, on February 13, Museveni explained that PDM funds should focus on income-generating activities. He added 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 1996 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.  

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The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, praised the PDM for uniting families through joint income-generating efforts.

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Meanwhile, Kanungu Woman MP Patience Nkunda requested the establishment of a technical school or industrial hub in the district to address challenges of accessing facilities in Kabale District.  

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PDM beneficiary Kenneth Ayesigwa shared his success story with the President, revealing that he invested UGX 1,000,000 from the PDM into a restaurant, piggery, and a calf. Over 13 months, he earned over UGX 12,000,000 in profits.