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Museveni urges Canadians to invest in Uganda

Speaking to over 350 Ugandans living in Canada at Woodbine Hotel in Toronto via zoom, President Museveni said Uganda Government is ready to receive the interested Canadians for viable investments in Uganda. His urge came in while officially closing the two-day Canada NRM Chapter Symposium 2023.
“The Canadian investors who are willing to add value to our products are welcome to Uganda”, the President said during a closing ceremony also attended by some special invited Canadian investors and business individuals.


The President took his audience through a process that has seen the government transiting from a small economy to a more progressive status with reasonable exports that earn the country huge foreign exchanges.  He said by 1962, Uganda was basically surviving on cotton, coffee, copper (3Cs) tobacco, tea and tourism (3Ts) but by the time NRM took power in 1986, the past regimes had failed to sustain the trend. Museveni said NRM has since prioritized the recovery and expansion process of the economy with even new products that were not formerly considered to be of any economic value now largely contributing to the country’s economy.


He gave an example of Maize that was formerly grown as a food crop with about 500,000 kgs produced annually and importing maize flour from neighbouring Kenya, adding that we now have 5bn Kgs exported annually and maize has since turned into both a food and cash crop. He also added that Uganda was now the leading producer of milk on the African continent among many others.


Speaking to a visibly excited audience that also had some ‘bazzukkulu’ working and studying in Canada, the President reiterated the need by the NRM govt to prioritize ‘value addition’  to the whole spectrum of the  existing raw materials in Uganda. He said the interested Canadian investors can also invest in other service sectors like tourism, hotels and ICT among others.


Museveni further said, the NRM government efforts had yielded results with now 61% of the population living under the money economy and only 39% still working for only their stomachs (Ekida kyonka).


Speaking at the same event, the leader of delegation, third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without portfolio  Rukia Isanga Nakadama said the Ugandan emigrants were formerly looked down upon as desperate casual workers  (nkuba-kyeyo) but the NRM govt holds them in high regard due to their contributions to poverty eradication in Uganda. She commended them for contributing to the national development through Foreign Direct Investments, remittances, promotion of trade, public diplomacy  and skills transfer among others.


Nakadama added that she will continue encouraging Ugandans abroad to embrace dialogue and unity in order to build a robust diaspora community that can continuously contribute towards Uganda’s economy. She reminded her audience that NRM was the only political organisation that can be trusted with the sacred responsibility of securing Uganda’s future.


Speaking on behalf of the diaspora community, the chairperson of the Canada NRM Chapter Fred Kinene commended the President for the support towards the symposium. Kinene said this was the second annual event and requested the head of state to consider visiting them in Canada.


Addressing the media after the symposium, the Senior Presidential Advisor on diaspora Affairs Amb. Abby Walusimbi said his office would continue coordinating Ugandans outside their country to invest back home. Walusimbi said similar meetings were held in South Africa before and would spread to other countries as well. He commended the President for offering land for a diaspora Industrial park in Uganda.

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CSOs urge Gov’t to fight corruption after World Bank loan suspension

The Civil society organisations operating in Uganda have appealed to the government to reprioritize public expenditure in order to survive the effects of the World Bank move to suspend new loans to the country.

Speaking at a press conference in Kampala on Sunday, August 13, 2023, the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) warned that since the World Bank has been providing attractive and affordable concessional loans, targeting social services like infrastructure, health and education, the decision to halt them will most likely affect poverty eradication measures, increase inequality, and service delivery in social sectors, which could call for domestic loans.

ā€œThe World Bank has been supporting schools, hospitals, and community roads; the ordinary person is the one going to suffer because of the decision to stop new funding,ā€ said Julius Mukunda, chief executive officer of CSBAG.

ā€œThis government needs to start planning to live within its means. This means cutting public expenditure and reducing wastage. For every decision you make, there’s an impact,ā€ he added.

CSBAG listed World Bank Project Interventions in Uganda, by  March 2023 as Uganda Skills Development Project (UGX 370b), which benefited more than  82,000 youth; Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (UGX 555b), which supported 2,828,155 refugee host communities and Uganda Multi-Sector Food Security and Nutrition Project (UGX 102b) which has supported more than 1,000 Gov’t aided schools with demonstration gardens to promote the production and consumption of micro-nutrient-rich foods.

Others are: Health Systems Strengthening Project (UGX 532b), which  has supported more than 230 health facilities countrywide with medical equipment; Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project (UGX 153m), which supported the upgrading of approximately 100 kilometers of road from Kyenjojo to Fort Portal- Mubende-Kampala through Kagadi town and Uganda Support for Municipal Development Project ( UGX 555b), which has supported 14 municipalities with modern infrastructure like roads, street furniture, solid waste management, and development of markets and urban transport facilities.

The Ministry of Finance recently revealed that it was considering revising the 52-trillion shilling national budget downwards following the World Bank announcement. But Gilbert Musinguzi of Uganda Debt Network warns against tampering with the allocations for some sectors, especially the human capital development, which he said should be a no-go area.

Instead he emphasises the need to be economical with the available resources.

ā€œWe want to see frugality in government spending,ā€ says Musinguzi, the Quality Assurance Manager at UDN. ā€œLet’s live within our means because things are becoming tighter. In the future, we should work with the development partners on some legislation, to avoid a repeat of the same.ā€

Jonas Mbabazi, a project manager at ACODE Uganda, warned of renewed poverty among women and youth.

ā€œWe are going to see more women and young people sliding into poverty and this will hamper poverty reduction, so can we be frugal with our resources?ā€

He also expresses fears over an expected increase in borrowing and the impact it could have.

ā€œThe likelihood of an increase in domestic borrowing by the government is going to affect access to financing by the private sector; we will not create more jobs and fewer taxes will be created,ā€ said Mbabazi.

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Police investigate woman for attempted murder of three children

Police in Kampala are investigating one Jennifer Nambiru for allegedly locking up her own children in the house and setting it ablaze after several quarrels with the husband.

According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesman Luke Owoyesigyire, Jennifer Nambiru set fire to her household property with the intent to kill her three children, ages 7, 6, and 2. The incident occurred on August 13, 2023, at around 8:20 PM in the Upper Lake Side Zone of Kisugu Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala.

He said the children were locked inside the house as the fire spread, but their cries for help alerted neighbours who rushed to their rescue.

ā€œPreliminary investigations reveal that Jennifer Nambiru had been involved in long-standing domestic violence issues with her husband, Bululu Moses. The domestic violence matter had been previously addressed by local leaders and was under investigation by the CFPU Kisugu,ā€ Owoyesigyire said.

ā€œThe Kisugu Police Station received a report of the incident, and a team of officers promptly responded to the scene. Additionally, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services from Kabalagala, were called to ensure the safety of the victims and prevent further damage,ā€ Owoyesigyire said.

He added that the local community leaders and the landlady were interviewed to establish the facts surrounding the incident.

He said it has been determined that Jennifer Nambiru, on this day, gathered the household belongings, ignited a fire, and locked her children inside the burning house, seemingly with the intention to end their lives.

ā€œThe Kabalagala Police Division is actively investigating the case, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Jennifer Nambiru for prosecution. The police urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Further updates on this incident will be communicated to the public as the investigation progresses,ā€ he said.

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Housing Finance Bank Boosts NdejjeĀ University’s Basketball Ambitions with Sponsorship Package

In a strategic move towardsĀ building capacity amongĀ the youth and grooming talent for future sustainability,Ā Housing Finance Bank proudly announced its sponsorship of UGX 60 million to Ndejje Angels, the basketball team of Ndejje University, during a press event held today at the bank’s officesĀ in Kololo. This sponsorship resonates with theĀ Bank’s commitment toĀ providing empowering solutions to all Ugandans,Ā particularly among the youth, who make up 70% of Uganda’s population and hold the promise of becoming the country’s future leaders.Ā The event was well attended by Housing Finance Bank officials represented by Ms. Anne Abeja,Ā the Banks Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, and NdejjeĀ UniversityĀ Dean of StudentsĀ Mr. WilfredĀ Muhumuza KatoĀ along with the gallant AngelsĀ and other Ndejje University officials.Ā 

The sponsorship announcement follows the Bank’s recent collaboration with Ndejje University, which included the construction of a basketball court earlier this year on the University’s main campus. This announcement coincides with a significant achievement by the Ndejje University Angels in their recent victory over the reigning champions in the National Basketball League. 

Ms. Anne Abeja, Company Secretary at Housing Finance Bank, expressed her enthusiasm for embarking on this transformative journey with Ndejje University toward education and youth development while emphasizing the shared values of dedication, hard work, and excellence as the foundation behind the partnership. She said, “At Housing Finance Bank, we strongly believe that education is a crucial instrument in the fight against poverty and underdevelopment. We continue collaborating with universities and schools to make a difference in the students’ lives. So, this partnership with Ndejje University Angels is a perfect opportunity for us to give back to our country through supporting sports and education.”

Ndejje University is a leading sports powerhouse in Uganda, ranked number one in the nation and across East Africa, and holding the second position continent-wide. With a remarkable track record in basketball and other sports, the University’s women’s basketball team has been a two-time all-university games finalist (2018 and 2019), while the men’s team has clinched victory in six university tournaments across Uganda and East Africa and consistently asserting its presence in the National Basketball League. 

Mr. Kato Muhumuza, Dean of Students at Ndejje University, expressed his gratitude to Housing Finance Bank and envisioned the sponsorship as a catalyst for propelling the basketball team to even greater heights. He said, “I appreciate Housing Finance Bank for the great support to our team and assure you that the University is committed to making the most of this collaboration. I firmly believe this partnership will yield even greater results as we continue, as seen by our recent achievement against the league champions this week. With Housing Finance Bank’s unwavering support, we continue to drive our players’ holistic development and elevate the entire sport of basketball within the country.ā€

Housing Finance Bank remains dedicated to providing comprehensive education support while consistently empowering Ugandans with convenient, affordable, and relevant financial solutions, including working capital for school owners, bridge financing, incremental housing loans, and vehicle financing. These solutions address critical infrastructural and financial challenges faced by education institutions nationwide while seamlessly aligning with its core mission of enabling sustainable home ownership and financial independence.

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Why Africa must quit ICC under article 127

Writer of the article David Matsanga.

By Dr David Nyekorach -Matsanga in London

In 1998 in Rome I witnessed the formation of ICC by the late Dr Kofi Annan. Most of us who were seated in that Hall in Rome thought that the ICC would bring justice to the world. Over 20 years past I regret.

Corruption and non-member capture by USA, George Soros (OSF)and French influence have destroyed the same ICC court formed in 1998. The highest Altar of Justice in the world ICC has turned to political with-hunt as a tool and also to selective justice thereby targeting only one continent of the world where it harvests its suspects for the menu and food.

The failure by ICC Court to adhere to the aims and objectives of the Rome Statute and by ICC being used by France and USA to target their opponents in Africa leaves only one option of escape for Africa -ARTICLE 127 of the Rome Statute. Time is nigh for Africa to QUIT from the colonial caricature called the International Criminal Court.

I have campaigned against ICC since 2005 the first case of Uganda in the ICC Court. I have no regrets for opposing the ICC court. From Pan-African lens, the ICC court has been an expedient vessel and conduit for the West to continue executing their turpitude and vile agenda as the unipolar colonial watchdog.

The truth is that more than 20 years since its formation, the ICC has failed terribly in its mandate, the introduction of the court has not achieved what was intended for even by a soupcon.

The pressure on ICC to issue of Warrants of arrest for those targeted by USA which is not a State Party of the Rome Statute or an affiliate of ICC and of which the same USA failed to Ratify the Rome Treaty of 1998, is the most worrying thing on earth.

In my solicitous opinion, the court failed to live up to both its mandate and expectations. Above all, it failed to save and serve victims. The court’s performance does not match the pomp and fanfare that accompanied its launch in 1998.

Merely eight frivolous, “African Only” fabricated convictions, all in nearly two decades and billions of dollars spent and nothing else to show for it, is dismal to say the least. It will be foolhardy and bigoted that Africa should continue being subject to this stooge Court, and worse still continue to pay subscription to it.

Those who are indeed delusioned to think ICC can be a panacea of African problems are indeed mistaken, the denouement of ICC has been all along to focus on African cases to the exclusion of developed countries as well as developing regions such as Latin America.

From its headquarters in The Hague, ICC court smells nothing but neocolonialism, spite and venom against Africa, if anything is to go by, the current asymmetrical conduct of the court when dealing the former colonisers and the formerly colonised people is a continuation of colonialism executed in subtle forms.

Looking at the Rome Statue’s Preamble which is unequivocal in its intentions, jurisdiction and vision to: ā€œput an end to impunity for the perpetrators of these crimes and thus to contribute to the prevention of such crimes.” One sees the contrary done on African continent by ICC.

I believe that far from it, none but the ICC court has abused the very Preamble by instigating and pressing charges against individuals on shambolic charges and procured or bought witnesses which is a glaring travesty of justice. All these are on record. I have proved to the world that all cases in Africa were FAKED.

I must state here that people died. I was never they did not die, yes, they did die BUT wrong suspects or people or selective justice took center stage in Investigations where ICC indicted political opponents of those in power in Africa.

The ICC first Prosecutors Luis Moreno Ocampo and Deputy Fatou Bensouda did a shoddy, corrupt, and shameless job that have dented the credibility of ICC court beyond redemption. There is no need of an African looking for Justice in The Hague.

Despite all these foibles of corruption, deceit, and clumsiness by the ICC court, most African countries continue to dig their heads in the sand like the proverbial Ostriches hoping that the bushfire won’t burn them, but eventually succumb to the ugly fate. The fate is coming soon.

In the Rome Statute! of 1998 there lies an Article 127 – of Withdrawal from ICC once the marriage faces turbulence. ā€œA State Party may, by written notification addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, withdraw from this Statute. The withdrawal shall take effect one year after the date of receipt of the notification, unless the notification specifies a later dateā€

Why do Africans complain about the ICC, threaten to leave, but yet stick around it like a boy throwing tantrums to reprobate father who has denied him filial obligation. Many countries have talked about pulling out of the ICC, but yet eventually they flipflop and the clamour soon falls into a pin-drop silence.

Time is nigh for Africa to walk the talk of invoking Article 127 of the Rome Statute and quit ICC for good, for its marriage with Africa has been untenable, abusive and exploitative. Therefore, Africa stands to lose nothing by divorcing ICC.

MALABO PROTOCOL presents the vest route Africa can take after rejecting the ICC. In June 2014, the African Union (AU) adopted the Protocol on Amendments to the Protocol on the Statute of the African Court of Justice and Human rights (Malabo Protocol).

The Protocol extends the jurisdiction of the yet-to-be established African Court of Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) to crimes under international law and transnational crimes.

The Court will have jurisdiction to try 14 different crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The ACJHR, as envisaged in the Malabo Protocol, can play a vastly positive role in a continent persistently afflicted by the scourge of conflict and impunity for crimes under international law.

The report calls on AU member states to amend specific provisions of the Malabo Protocol. This would help Africa to build its own institutions instead of looking for solutions from a SKEWED DIPLOMATIC COURT in The Hague

By quitting under Article 127 Africa will never again be threatened by imperial systems that USA has refused to ratify. It is here where the AU has failed to rally its member states to speak with one voice on the matter. States like South Africa have worked lije turncoats in ICC.

However, by staying and clinging on the jurisdictional whims of the ICC court, Africa becomes the greatest loser and will continue to lose while the ICC court assiduously continue to pursue a neo-colonial agenda.

I submit to Africa that you cannot continue doing the same thing the same way and expect different results, let’s say adios to ICC under Article 127 so that we don’t REGRET in two years’ time. A conflict prone continent would have been the first one to QUIT such a miserable organisation called ICC.

Thanks

God bless Africa

12.08.2023

London Untied Kingdom

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Female cabinet Minister under probe over investor bribe money

Empty endless highway through the Uganda landscape with copy space. This is the road between Mbale and Soroti and has been build by the Chinese.

A female flamboyant Minister from Central Region is having sleepless nights as she is being investigated by an agency in the office of the president over a bribe she took from some investors.

The Minister who hails from one of the districts in Northwest Buganda is alleged to have asked for a bribe of $300,000 in order for the investor to get a contract in one of her ministry departments. Her ministry is implementing key government projects and therefore, there is some ā€˜loot’.

It is said that after delivering the money, the investor waited in vain for a period of about two months before he reported the said minister to the appointing authority. The abrasive minister is now living in fear that she could be arrested or dropped from the ministry if enough evidence is gathered. She is reported to be using her closeness with a certain religious leader to plead for her case.

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Minister Baryomunsi appoints new NITA-U Board of Directors

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi today appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) that will be chaired by Mr. Alexander Kibandama, a legal expert and an advocate of the High Court with a wealth of experience in ICT and Digital transformation.

ā€œAs the new Board of Directors, you have a lot of work to do in spearheading the digital transformation drive and you have our support,ā€ Baryomunsi said.

He added that digitization and technology remain central in the transformation of Uganda and that is the reason NITA-U was established as the lead agency on that frontline.

ā€œIn my view since their establishment in 2019, NITA-U has performed very well,ā€ said Baryomunsi.

Alexander Kibandama, the new Chair Board of Directors, NITA-U, on behalf of the Board, extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to Chris Baryomunsi for entrusting them with the role of guiding policy and strategies at NITA-U aimed at transforming our society.

Kibandama further said ā€œI have followed a number of achievements by the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda, like the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI), the MDA internet extension project, the recent price reduction, and many more. I look forward to providing leadership and support to these initiatives that are key in transforming service delivery in the country.ā€

Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, NITA-U Executive Director welcomed the new Board of Directors and thanked the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for the leadership they provided them at the time when they had no board.

ā€œWe look forward to tapping into the newly appointed Board of Directors’ experiences as we work to digitize the nation,ā€ said Mugasa as he closed the ceremony.

The other members: Prof. Annabella Habinka Basaza Ejiri, Jackie Aneno Obol-Ochola, Dr. Theodora Mondo, Michael Ocero and Julius Otai.

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UPDF urges Karacunas to embrace amnesty and return all guns

Commanders of the disarmament operation and senior leaders in Kotido and Kaabong Districts have urged Karacunas (reformed Karimojong warriors) to embrace the amnesty window. The call was made yesterday in the respective districts as mass security – mobilization for a voluntary approach in the disarmament operation (Usalama Kwa Wote) took centre stage.

ā€œAs we continuously and directly interact with the community, I urge Karacunas to embrace the amnesty window period to return all guns as per the Presidential directive,ā€ said Major General Don Nabasa, the 3 Division Commander.

Maj Gen Nabasa noted that through a voluntary approach, the joint forces have been able to recover over 80 guns and 1200 live rounds of ammunition in the last three months from the entire area of operation.

 Recently, three guns from Achia Longorialem (South Division, Kotido Municipality, Apanamuti (Kamor sub-county) and Kapel (Maaru sub-county) were voluntarily handed over to security at Losilang sub-county headquarters, in Kotido district.

 Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Division Commander affirmed that the forces maintain combat readiness and enhanced deployments to deter any possibility of re-armament from neighbouring countries.

The commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit, Senior Commissioner of Police Elias Kasirabo said that a number of security interventions to regulate livestock trade have taken course with 13 markets officially opened and closely monitored, reduced exit routes and 26 traders legalized with permits compared to the previous hundreds.

The Chairperson Local Council 5 for Kotido District Hon Komol Lotee popularly known as Kacheri boy pledged to rally the masses towards total support for a voluntary approach as it yields positive results. He recognized the women’s efforts in persuading their husbands to voluntarily surrender guns to security commanders and committees.

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Islamic Bank, Sudhir’s VCON Co. sign MoU to construct a Shs34b infrastructure at Mbale-based University

The Islamic Development Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sudhir Ruparelia’s VCON Construction Limited to construct state of the art infrastructure that will house the faculty of engineering at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) based in Mable worth Shs34b ($9.1m).

The development follows the Islamic Development Bank that will bankroll the project with a financing facility issuing a ā€œNo Objection Letterā€ for the signing of the contract.

VCON Construction Limited won the award after the bidding process and will undertake civil works that will include construction and equipping of the Faculty of Engineering and a 500-bed hostel at the Main Campus in Mbale.

The contract was signed at the university’s Kampala Campus with Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia, Mr. Prabhat Mishra, Mr. Brian Muturi and Mr. Dharmish Vudha from the contractor’s side while IUIU was represented by Prof Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda (Rector), Dr. Kasula Twaha Ahmed, Engr Dauda Semujju, Arch Ayub Kasujja, Mr. Sewakambo Hamza, Mr. Taban Rashid, Ms. Zamzam Ahmed, Mr. Mutyaba Abdallah, Mr. Mwima Abdallah, and Ms. Akampa Amanda Tracy representing IUIU’s consultants from Symbion (U) Ltd.

According to the agreement, the project is expected to be completed within 15 months.

VCON’s director Sudhir Ruparelia gave assurances that the work will be completed within the agreed time frame.

ā€œOur company currently has 11 ongoing construction projects. We have the technical capacity to undertake a project of such magnitude and complete it on time,ā€ Sudhir said.

IUIU’s Prof. Ismail Gyagenda said the development of the infrastructure is long overdue and is geared towards enhancing the learning environment at the university.

He further urged the contractor to meet the agreed specifications and standards.

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City Lawyer summoned over Shs39 billion tea farmers compensation

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, a partner with Pathways Advocates over failure to account for Shs39 billion meant for Kigezi region tea nursery bed operators.

This followed a meeting with the Executive Director of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) Samuel Mugasi on Thursday, 10 August 2023.

The committee is scrutinising the report of the Auditor General on financial statements of NAADS for financial year 2021/2022.

Kiconco was expected to appear before the committee but delegated his colleague, Asiimwe Mugumya who was rejected by the committee.

According to the Auditor General’s report, NAADS advanced Shs39 billion to Pathways Advocates to compensate tea nursery operators who had sued the government for failure to procure their seedlings.

Mugasi tabled evidence that the agricultural body advanced funds to Pathways Advocates in two instalments of Shs 27 billion and Shs12 billion.

Hon. Eddie Kwizera (NRM, Bukimbiri County) however, said that out of the 142 beneficiaries from Kisoro, he randomly sampled five farmers who allegedly have been paid but they revealed that  they had not received any money.

ā€œAre you [Mugasi] aware that some people did not get the money? 50 per cent of beneficiaries from Kisoro have not received any money. I want NAADS to provide evidence that those farmers have received the money,ā€ Kwizera said.

Mugasi replied that, ’I am not aware and let the lawyer himself come and provide this information’.

The Committee’s lead Counsel, Hon. Ronald Ndyomugenyi (Indep Rukiga County) said that whilst NAADS has evidence that the money was disbursed to Pathways Advocates, the farmers have not been paid.

ā€œDespite the fact that there was a consent judgment that has all the names of the tea nursery bed operators, when you look at the accountability, the lawyer is not telling NAADS what each farmer received, they just gave block figures for sub regions,ā€ said Ndyomugenyi.

This prompted the Committee’s Vice Chairperson, Lucy Akello to summon Kiconco to appear before the committee on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.

ā€œWithout fail, we will specifically meet Kiconco and he should come with the list of the beneficiaries, their bank details, amount of funds each one received and the National Identification Numbers,ā€ said Akello.

She accused NAADS of being reluctant to ensure that Pathways Advocates provides accountability of funds received.

ā€œYou paid money to the lawyer to pay the farmers and these are NAADS farmers. NAADS has the responsibility to ensure farmers have received the money,ā€ Akello said.

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