Download logoMembers of Parliament on the Budget Committee have queried the Government's preparedness to implement the Parish Development Model (PDM). The
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Wednesday April 14 2021
Finance minister Matia Kasaijja (right) and State minister for Planning David Bahati (left) interact with other officials after appearing before Parliament’s Budget Committee yesterday. PHOTO/ALEX ESAGALA
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Mr Kasaija had earlier informed the committee members that the Shs490b is needed to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through effective implementation of the parish model.
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Lawmakers on the Budget Committee have questioned government’s planned expenditure of Shs490b under the new Parish Model project that is meant to eradicate poverty among 68 per cent households across the country.
While defending the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2021/2022, Finance minister Matia Kasaija said the money is meant to benefit 10,460 households across the country and each parish would get about Shs40b for agricultural production.
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Thursday December 17 2020
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Top: Tom Okelloto, David Steven Magor, Daniel Emaasit and Patrick Opolot Isiagi.
Bottom: Sam Odeke Oita, George Steven Ekuma, Kenneth Eyatu and John Bosco Ikojo
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Mr Kenneth Eyatu’s focus is on health, education and the economic welfare of the people of Bukedea.
Mr Ekuma says he will lobby for creation of Bukedea Municipality and Malera County once in Parliament.
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The scramble to represent Bukedea District in the 12th Parliament has drawn 11 candidates, all of whom are determined to win the race.
Bukedea has two constituencies; Kachumbala and Bukedea. However, it is only the District Woman MP seat that faces no competition after incumbent Anita Among was declared unopposed.