President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on journalists from the Greater Mukono region to play a critical role in holding elected leaders accountable and ensuring they deliver on their responsibilities.
While addressing media personnel from districts within the Greater Mukono zonal area during a meeting at State Lodge Nakasero on Sunday, the President stressed the importance of citizens demanding results from their leaders, especially on critical issues such as public healthcare and infrastructure development.
He warned against electing irresponsible leaders and urged journalists to help in sensitizing the public on government programs and their benefits.
President Museveni also encouraged the public to fully embrace the government’s digital crime prevention initiatives aimed at enhancing community security.
He highlighted the rollout of digital CCTV camera systems used to monitor vehicle movements and the sub-county policing model that has decentralized police operations closer to the grassroots.
He advised citizens to adhere to security protocols, including protecting crime scenes, promptly reporting incidents to police, and coordinating closely with local authorities in the event of theft or other criminal activities.
On the Parish Development Model (PDM), the President reiterated that the initiative targets individuals engaged in subsistence farming, encouraging them to select viable projects that can maximize the seed capital provided by the government.
He emphasized the need for communities to understand the difference between intensive and extensive farming in order to make informed choices based on their capacity and available resources.
Furthermore, President Museveni assured the public that the government will top up payments for PDM beneficiaries who received less than one million shillings in the program’s first phase.
He affirmed that each beneficiary is entitled to receive a full one million shillings without deductions.
He directed all government officials to intensify efforts to popularize the PDM initiative to ensure its success and broader public participation.
