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PDM Funds Misused in Lira | Uganda News
In a shocking twist, Lira authorities have arrested key officials including Resident District Commissioner Lillian Eyal and PDM focal person Michael Okello over alleged fund misuse — where beneficiaries were coerced into buying unwanted agricultural inputs, with costs deducted from their one million shilling allocations. Reports detail threats, intimidation, and unauthorized withdrawals, raising alarms about program integrity. While district officials claim the halt was due to input quality concerns, presidential advisors question why they were involved in implementation rather than…
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