Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Africano Aharikundira has given the district secretary for works, production and technical services, Yonani Muhwezi, five days to refund Shs8 million he reportedly received under the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP).
Aharikundira issued the ultimatum on Saturday, requiring Muhwezi to repay the money by Monday, October 12, 2026. He warned that failure to comply could result in arrest, prosecution and loss of his position.
According to a document shared by the RDC, Muhwezi received the money through Finance Trust Bank on behalf of Kabingo III Youth Produce Buying and Selling Group, in which he signed as chairperson.
The document indicates that on June 25, 2019, Muhwezi, alongside the group’s treasurer, Kyokushaba, and secretary, Stephen Mugarura, obtained endorsements from the then Kamwenge Sub-county Chief, Asiimwe Rashid, and sub-county accountant, Twikirize Rosette.
The application was subsequently presented to the then Kamwenge Community Development Officer, Gertrude Tuhairwe, and Chief Administrative Officer, Edith Mutabazi, who approved the group’s request for the funds.
The group was expected to repay the loan within 36 months, with the document indicating that payments made after 12 months would attract a five per cent service fee.
Aharikundira alleges that neither Muhwezi nor the group has repaid any of the money since receiving it. He accused the district official of using his leadership position to evade his repayment obligations.
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When contacted on the matter, Muhwezi admitted receiving the money but said the group encountered serious challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its ability to repay the loan.
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Muhwezi also accused Aharikundira of using the recovery of the Youth Livelihood Programme funds to settle longstanding disagreements between them.
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However, Aharikundira dismissed the allegations, insisting that Muhwezi should concentrate on repaying the money instead of diverting attention to their personal disagreements.
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