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- Dec 16, 2025
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The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has handed over Rwampara District Production Officer Deogracious Begumisa to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit for investigation over his failure to account for more than UGX 1.18 billion disbursed to the district under the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The funds were reportedly released to the district during the 2025/2026 financial year to support the implementation of the government programme aimed at moving households from subsistence production into the money economy.
Begumisa was referred to the anti-corruption unit over concerns about his failure to account for the funds, raising questions about the management and accountability of public resources allocated to the programme.
The Parish Development Model is a government initiative designed to improve household incomes by supporting participation in commercial agriculture and other income-generating activities. It channels resources through parish-level structures to facilitate access to funding and promote local economic development.
The reported accountability concerns place a spotlight on the management of PDM funds at the district level, where officials are expected to ensure that public money is properly accounted for and used for its intended purpose.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit is expected to investigate the matter and establish the circumstances surrounding the unaccounted-for fund.
However, the reported failure to account for the money does not, on its own, establish that the funds were stolen or misappropriated. The investigation is expected to clarify the matter and determine whether any wrongdoing occurred.