Summary:
- Kisoro District Youth Chairperson John Bosco Tuyizere accused the service commission of demanding bribes ranging from 5 to 10 million Ugandan shillings from job applicants.
KISORO: The Kisoro District youth Leaders have expressed concern over increasing corruption within the Kisoro District Service Commission, which has left many young people disillusioned and hopeless about securing jobs in the district.
During a Kisoro District Youth Council meeting held at the Kisoro Municipal Council on Thursday, Youth Chairperson John Bosco Tuyizere accused the service commission of demanding bribes ranging from 5 to 10 million Ugandan shillings from job applicants. He attributed the rising unemployment among the youth to this corruption, which has made it increasingly difficult for them to access employment opportunities.
John Bosco urged those affected by bribery and corruption to approach him personally to recover their money, which he said could be better used for developmental projects.
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Kisoro Municipality Deputy Speaker Joachim Hakizimana also condemned the growing corruption in the district service commission. He called for joint efforts to fight the vice, as many qualified individuals have missed out on opportunities due to the prevalence of bribery.
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Morris Hakizimana, the Finance Secretary of the Kisoro Youth Council, encouraged the youth to be innovative and engage in government programs such as the Youth Livelihood Program (YLP) and the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a way to tackle the high unemployment rate. He stressed the need for young people to become more involved in community development initiatives.
Meanwhile, Joseph Ndimaso, the Nyarubuye Sub-county Youth Chairperson, called on the government to raise awareness and educate the youth through seminars and public training on farming, business, and investment strategies. He noted that many young people have struggled to repay YLP loans due to poor management and lack of knowledge on how to properly utilize the funds.
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