By Editorial,
Gulu District local government has initiated investigations into officials suspected of extorting money from the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model.
The District Chairperson Christopher Opiyo Ateker revealed this in an interview with the press, specifically highlighting incidents in Bungatira Sub County involving parish committee chairpersons.
Ateker clarified that the said chairpersons are illegally collecting between Shillings 10,000 to 20,000 from each project beneficiary, which goes against the project guidelines. Mr. Ateker speaking…
The Gulu District Commercial Officer, Alfred Ocen, reported that an additional 1,000 households have been approved for the pending release of funds, expected later this month. END.