{"id":122504,"date":"2026-04-20T09:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/museveni-warns-against-corruption-during-visit-to-lango"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:14:05","slug":"museveni-warns-against-corruption-during-visit-to-lango","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/museveni-warns-against-corruption-during-visit-to-lango","title":{"rendered":"Museveni Warns against Corruption during Visit to Lango"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Museveni has issued a strong warning against corruption particularly in government programs aimed at improving household incomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Lango College Grounds on Saturday, Museveni emphasized the need to ensure that government poverty alleviation programs, particularly the Parish Development Model (PDM), reach all intended beneficiaries. He called on local leaders to adopt a more data-driven and transparent approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t be kind to corrupt people. Nobody should deduct any money from your PDM funds\u2014there is enough space in Luzira,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeaders should not just talk generally but be specific\u2014parish by parish\u2014on how many households have benefited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Museveni further tasked Members of Parliament with monitoring the distribution of Emyooga funds, especially among youth at the constituency level, to ensure equitable access and measurable impact. He stressed that eliminating corruption is essential for Uganda\u2019s economic transformation, alongside maintaining peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to boost agricultural productivity, Museveni announced plans for a new government initiative to distribute free coffee seedlings and fruit plants. He revealed that government land, including his property in Baralegi, would be used to support the program.<\/p>\n<p>Museveni further thanked the people of Lango and Ugandans at large for their continued trust in his leadership, attributing the country\u2019s unity to divine guidance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thank God for the unity the people of Uganda have continued to show us. It\u2019s God who has kept us united,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Museveni commended the region for what he described as \u201cwise and massive\u201d participation in the elections, urging leaders to now shift focus from campaigns to service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The event also featured remarks from several senior government officials who highlighted progress in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Lira City Woman Member of Parliament Jane Ruth Aceng welcomed the President and credited his leadership for significant improvements in healthcare and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>She cited advancements such as the availability of specialized medical services\u2014including heart and brain surgeries, as well as dialysis\u2014at Lira Regional Referral Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very happy to note that these services are now available locally,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Aceng also applauded the government\u2019s long-term development strategies, including PDM and Emyooga, and noted that Museveni secured 80.4% of the vote in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua echoed similar sentiments, thanking both God and the people of Lango for what he described as a \u201ctriumphant victory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Joseph Ocwet praised the administration\u2019s record on infrastructure, education, and security, attributing the region\u2019s support to tangible development gains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a lot of development\u2014the roads, education system, and healthcare have exceeded expectations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the main event, President Museveni paid tribute to the late Anthony Ocwet and his wife, Carolyn Akullu Ocwet, by laying a wreath in their memory.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration drew a wide array of attendees, including ministers, religious and cultural leaders, and NRM officials, underscoring the political and symbolic importance of the occasion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. President Museveni has issued a strong warning against corruption particularly in government programs aimed at improving household incomes. Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Lango College Grounds on Saturday, Museveni emphasized the need to ensure that government poverty alleviation programs, particularly the Parish Development Model (PDM), reach all intended beneficiaries. 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