Summary:
President Museveni assured them that their proposal would be considered and reaffirmed his commitment to fighting corruption.
NTUNGAMO: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged 100 million Ugandan shillings to support journalists in the Kigezi sub region through their SACCO, along with a vehicle to facilitate their work.
He made this commitment on Saturday during a meeting with journalists from the region at Irega State Lodge in Ntungamo District.
During the meeting, journalists requested a direct communication channel with the President through the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) to report concerns from residents, particularly regarding corruption among Parish Development Model (PDM) officials and other government authorities.
They highlighted their close ties with local communities, noting that residents frequently share information about corrupt officials with the media.
In response, President Museveni assured them that their proposal would be considered and reaffirmed his commitment to fighting corruption.
He vowed to take decisive action against corrupt PDM officials and emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring accountability and transparency.
