Two Hoima PDM staff arrested over alleged extortion
Two officials from the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Hoima, Uganda, have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from program beneficiaries. The suspects reportedly demanded payments as a condition for accessing government funds, violating official policy.
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It underscores the challenges of corruption in government poverty-alleviation programs and the importance of public accountability.
News: Two Hoima PDM staff arrested over alleged extortion
Two Hoima PDM staff arrested over alleged extortion
President Yoweri Museveni has time and again warned SACCOs leaders entrusted with PDM cash against mismanaging the funds, saying offenders will face prosecution.
Two leaders of Western West Parish Development Model (PDM) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCOs) in Hoima City have been arrested over alleged extortion.
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