Summary:
- However, about 4.272 billion Shillings remains in the parish SACCO accounts and has not yet been disbursed to the intended beneficiaries.
RUKUNGIRI: Rukungiri District has disbursed 43 percent of the 7.5 billion Shillings allocated for the Parish Development Model, according to District Commercial Officer Keith Ainebyoona.
Ainebyoona reported that the district has so far disbursed 3.228 billion Shillings to 3,228 individuals. However, about 4.272 billion Shillings remains in the parish SACCO accounts and has not yet been disbursed to the intended beneficiaries.
CUE IN AINEBYOONA… ON PDM FUNDS… RR/ENG//
Ainebyoona acknowledged several challenges affecting the implementation of the program, including unreliable system networks that hinder the processing of revolving funds, lack of cooperation from some SACCO leaders, and inadequate gadgets for Parish Chiefs.
He also warned beneficiaries against diverting funds to unintended projects, citing instances where funds allocated for poultry projects were instead used for piggery or shops.
CUE IN AINEBYOONA… ON CHALLENGES… RR/ENG//
