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DGF suspension cripples NGO activities

Daily Monitor Monday March 15 2021 Mining in Karamoja Sub-region is one of the activities that has been affected by the suspension of DGF funds. PHOTO/ COURTESY Advertisement Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across the country have halted or downscaled activities weeks after the government suspended operations of the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF). A number have temporarily stopped staff from working while others have introduced a shift model for employees to reduce costs. The most affected civil society organisation (CSOs) include those engaged in accountability, human rights and good governance, democracy, service delivery monitoring and capacity-building at national, regional and grassroots level.    Finance minister Matia Kasaija froze DGF operations on February 17 on orders of President Museveni, who on February 2, argued that more than Shs500b donor-bankrolled kitty required government oversight.

Independent journalist denied entry to Manipur Assembly

Independent journalist denied entry to Manipur Assembly Grace Jajo was stopped by security personnel from attending the last day of the session despite proper documentation. 24 Feb, 2021 Grace Jajo, an independent journalist from Manipur, was allegedly denied access to the state Assembly on the last day of session on February 22. This occurred despite her having all the necessary documents required for entry into the media gallery. Security personnel stationed at the complex also snatched press entry pass, Frontier Manipur Jajo has claimed the incident occurred at 11:35 am on February 22 when she entered the female entry room of the Assembly. Security personnel stationed asked her to show her identity card which she produced. At this time, the head of security, identified as E Tomba, forcibly confiscated her identity card and refused her entry.

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