news 30 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kibuku PDM Beneficiaries Urged to Repay Funds by June or Face Action
Kibuku's Deputy Resident District Commissioner has warned Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries to repay their loans by June 30 or face consequences, as low recovery rates hinder the program's sustainability. Thousands received Shs32.8 billion for income-generating projects, but zero recovery so far threatens opportunities for other residents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/repay-pdm-funds-or-face-consequences-kibuku-beneficiaries-told-5407516
Kibuku’s Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Patrick Basalirwa, has issued a stern warning to Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries, demanding immediate repayment of funds or face repercussions.
Launched in February 2022, the PDM seeks to empower rural poor households through parish-level financing for small businesses, agriculture, and other ventures. In Kibuku, 32,088 beneficiaries received Shs32.8 billion, yet recovery stands at zero percent.
Basalirwa stressed that the revolving funds are not for personal use but for livelihood transformation. ‘Failure to repay denies other residents their chance,’ he said, emphasizing the need to sustain government efforts.
Many beneficiaries have diverted money to non-productive activities or cited hardships and misunderstandings. Local leaders, parish chiefs, and the PDM focal person, Michael Mbayo, are ramping up follow-ups, financial literacy drives, and repayment schedules.
Kibuku LC5 chairperson Mohammed Nakeba echoed the call, noting the funds’ revolving nature. Beneficiaries have until June 30 to comply, aligning with the program’s goal to lift 17.5 million Ugandans from poverty.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)