Alebtong, Uganda | Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mathias Lutwama has reported notable progress and critical interventions in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) following a 10-day field supervision exercise across multiple sub-counties in Alebtong District.
The tour, conducted between 17th and 27th June 2025, aimed to assess the effectiveness of PDM interventions while addressing operational challenges in enterprise group performance, education, governance, and infrastructure.
In Aweingong Parish, Angetta Sub-county, 13 enterprise groups were found to have deviated from viable agricultural enterprises by investing in pine trees, which offer limited short-term market returns.
The Deputy RDC explained that after thorough community engagement, stakeholders agreed to re-align enterprise choices toward maize production, piggery, and cattle rearing activities identified as more suitable for enhancing household incomes in the area.
In Aberdwogo Parish, Abia Sub-county, citizens were sensitised on the importance of sequencing government programmes without undermining ongoing interventions.
According to Lutwama, residents reached a consensus that while PDM funds continue to be rolled out, successful initiatives such as Emyooga should remain active.
He cited Moroto County as an example, where veterans and women groups have recently received additional financial support.
During a community interaction in Okumu Ward, Amugu Town Council, the Deputy RDC observed that the sixth pillar of the PDM, which focuses on governance and transparency, was being executed effectively.
He noted that Okumu Ward demonstrated commendable transparency and gender balance in the disbursement of funds, with youth, women, and persons with disabilities fairly represented.
In Akura Sub-county, an education forum was held at Alira Primary School, drawing head teachers and school management committee leaders from across Moroto County.
Lutwama reported that the meeting resolved to enhance curriculum implementation while upholding the nutritional wellbeing of learners, which was acknowledged as vital for performance and retention.
At Baropiro Parish in Omoro Sub-county, the field team uncovered irregularities in the management of enterprise committees.
Some leaders had registered beneficiaries from outside the designated villages, violating PDM guidelines.
Lutwama stated that in response, the affected committees were dissolved and replaced through community elections, with the aim of restoring credibility and enforcing accountability.
The tour concluded with a high-level engagement in Amugu and Abako sub-counties, where the Government Chief Whip and Ajuri County MP, Rt Hon Denis Hamson Obua, launched the construction of the Omee–Awapung–Awori–Iceda road.
The Deputy RDC noted that the new road is expected to enhance production, processing, and market access under the PDM and in line with the NRM manifesto.
Lutwama also acknowledged the cooperation of key district stakeholders, including Assistant RDCs Okello Jimmy and Ongom Lameck, and all LCIII Chairpersons.
He said their institutional support was vital to the successful coordination and monitoring of government programmes.
The Parish Development Model continues to be a central pillar in Uganda’s effort to drive inclusive, grassroots economic transformation.
The outcomes of such oversight missions are helping to reinforce policy implementation and accountability across all levels.