Government Warns Against Corruption and Bias in NUSAF IV Rollout

The Ugandan government has issued a stern warning against extortion, kickbacks, and political bias as it rolls out the fourth phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF IV). Stakeholders were urged to ensure that the selection of beneficiaries remains entirely transparent and free from discrimination.

Speaking during an orientation meeting in Jinja City, State Minister for Northern Uganda Beatrice Akello Akories emphasized that no eligible resident should be denied access to funds based on political affiliation or gender. The government has partnered with the Inspectorate of Government to monitor the program closely, combat corruption, and guarantee strict accountability.

Supported by the World Bank with approximately Shs1.13 trillion, the five-year poverty alleviation initiative runs until 2031. Individual beneficiaries are set to receive direct funding of up to Shs1 million to boost household incomes through income-generating activities such as poultry farming, coffee production, and fish farming.

While traditional beneficiary areas include Lango, Karamoja, Acholi, Elgon, and Bukedi, the Busoga sub-region has been newly integrated due to persistent poverty statistics from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Local leaders, including Iganga District LC5 Chairman Shabiru Isabirye Kalulu, welcomed the expansion while calling for benchmarking visits to older implementation areas to ensure maximum success.

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