Government has released Shs3,043,000,000 to 1,269 verified civilian veteran beneficiaries from Greater Luwero.
The revelation was made by Alice Kaboy, the State Minister for Luwero Triangle.
The beneficiaries were cleared by the Veterans Verification Committee under the 51st schedule from the districts of Luwero, Nakasongola, and Nakaseke.
Effective 2008, when the Akasiimo Programme started.
To date, the government has verified and paid 87,269 beneficiaries in recognition of the support and contribution they gave during the liberation struggle (1981–1986).
The Veterans Verification Committee will continue verifying the civilian veterans that have not yet been considered, and my office will ensure that the allocated funds for Akasiimo are paid to the right beneficiaries.
She said Akasiimo is not commensurate to one’s contribution but rather a ‘thank you’ in recognition of one’s contribution.
“The lists of 1,269 Akasiimo beneficiaries, indicating their names, National Identification Numbers (NIN), amount received, subcounty, and district, will be displayed on the notice boards of the respective beneficiary districts and the Luwero Regional Office for ease of reference.” She said.
