Uganda: Tayebwa addresses concerns in Parish Development Model (PDM) programme

Delays in accessing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, alleged illegal deductions, fear of reporting corruption and limited youth representation on PDM committees are some of the key challenges raised during Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa’s assessment of the programme in Ruhinda North County. Tayebwa, together with Mitooma District political and technical leaders, spent Wednesday, 16 September 2026 and the day thereafter, meeting residents across his constituency to assess the performance of PDM funds and hear concerns about their implementation. Several applicants told the Deputy Speaker that they had waited for extended periods after registering for the funds, with some reportedly waiting for up to two years. Tayebwa said the delays were partly linked to the way the funds are released but stressed that the selection of beneficiaries must be transparent and follow the order in which people applied. “The money comes in installments; there are parishes which are small, they have given all people and they are now starting the second round. But there are parishes that will take time because every year we give 100 million,” he said. “If a parish has 1,000 families, it means it will t