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Minister Magyezi explained that the rankings are based on the rate of disbursement of revolving funds and transparency in fund utilization.
RUBIRIZI: The government has ranked Rubirizi District as the second-best performer in the absorption and utilization of the Parish Development Model (PDM) Fund, according to Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday at the home of Dezilata Tumusiime, one of the PDM beneficiaries, Minister Magyezi highlighted the criteria used to rank district performance in the PDM program. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to visit Tumusiime’s home as part of his PDM tour in the Ankole sub-region.
Minister Magyezi explained that the rankings are based on the rate of disbursement of revolving funds and transparency in fund utilization. He further noted that no cases of corruption have been reported in Rubirizi District.
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The Rubirizi District Production Officer, Chrisensio Twebaze, stated that out of the UGX 13 billion disbursed to the district, over UGX 11 billion has been fully absorbed by 30,000 beneficiaries. Twebaze emphasized that the funds have been effectively utilized, leading to significant improvements in the livelihoods of beneficiaries.
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President Museveni has commenced his monitoring activities for the PDM program in the Ankole sub-region, which comprises 12 districts, four municipalities, and one city. The purpose of his tour is to assess the impact and reach of the program.
The tour began at Kizurugo Village, Bubirizi Parish in Rubirizi District, at the home of Dezilata Tumusiime. Tumusiime, who borrowed UGX 1 million in 2023, invested in piggery and goat rearing. Her farm has since grown to a net worth exceeding UGX 5 million, showcasing the success of the PDM initiative in improving household incomes.
