Stop Politicizing Wealth Creation Programs – President’s Publicist

By Emma Bwayo

MBALE

Ugandans have been called upon to embrace government wealth creation initiatives to improve household incomes and to refrain from politicizing these programs.

The appeal was made by Hajji Kirunda Faruk, the Special Presidential Assistant in Charge of Media and Mobilization, during an interview on Step Radio in Mbale City on Tuesday evening, 26^th November, 2024.

Kirunda emphasized that politicizing wealth creation programs undermines their purpose. He pointed out that President Museveni has never used wealth creation tours as a platform for political campaigns and urged local politicians to follow the same example.

“The wealth creation funds, such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and EMYOOGA, are not campaign funds. They are intended to empower communities,” Kirunda explained.

He advised Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to use government-sponsored airtime on radio stations to educate the public on how to responsibly utilize these funds.

Kirunda also called on elected leaders to support the ongoing presidential wealth creation tours, prioritize the implementation of these initiatives, and ensure transparency by preventing extortion and corruption. He urged Ugandans to vote for competent leaders who understand their responsibilities and work in the best interests of the people.

Asumin Nasike, the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Mbale, reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling corruption in wealth creation programs. She highlighted President Museveni’s directive to deny bail to individuals implicated in corruption cases.

Nasike noted that the absorption rate for Bugisu region’s funds has improved and encouraged beneficiaries to make full use of the resources to boost household incomes.