Rita Namuwenge, the National Coordinator for the Emyooga program and Parish Development Model (PDM) consultant for Eastern Uganda, has said that poverty is disempowering and urged communities to make proper use of government funds to transform their livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Namuwenge made the remarks during a series of PDM monitoring meetings in Mbale Industrial City Division, where she also rallied support for her bid to become the Woman Member of Parliament for Mbale City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While meeting with Parish Development Committee (PDC) members, SACCO leaders, Village Health Teams (VHTs), and religious figures in the Zabanyanya and Marale parishes, Namuwenge emphasized the importance of utilizing initiatives like the PDM to fight poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t make decisions when you\u2019re poor,\u201d she told residents. \u201cLet\u2019s use these government funds properly. They can transform our households.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Positioning herself as a results-oriented candidate ahead of the 2026 general elections, Namuwenge urged voters to scrutinize all aspirants. \u201cAs Mama Emyooga, did the people get the funds? As a PDM consultant, am I ensuring people get access to these funds? Then ask others what they\u2019ve done in their roles,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She further called for a generational shift in leadership, arguing that Mbale City needs youthful and energetic representation. \u201cThe older generation has served in many roles, yet people continue to suffer. It\u2019s time to step up and truly work for our people,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several community leaders raised implementation concerns during the meetings. Moses Mwambu, LC1 chairman of Marale Cell, said the Shs250,000 allocated to PDCs for stationery, monitoring, and allowances was inadequate for a team of seven. He urged the president to consider increasing the amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The female area councillor, commonly known as Figure One, proposed the subdivision of parishes to ease population pressure on PDM resources. \u201cThe groups are many, but the Shs100 million allocated is too little. Many people haven\u2019t received the money,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also publicly endorsed Namuwenge, describing her as \u201cthe only candidate who listens and returns to follow up on community concerns,\u201d and called on her to present the grievances to the President for possible reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Namuwenge\u2019s monitoring visits come as public interest in the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs intensifies and political campaigns gain momentum ahead of the 2026 elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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