Karamoja: RDC Commends Anti-Corruption Efforts
- Following the karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition's (KACC) dissemination of the Auditor General's findings for the 2023/2024 financial year,Moroto District officials are vowing to tackle corruption.
- Aol mark, the assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC), expressed gratitude for KACC's work in combating corruption in the Karamoja region.The Auditor General's report highlighted several issues, including delayed...
- Anoku Lambert, the deputy district internal security officer, said authorities will soon monitor all PDM fund recipients in Moroto.
Assistant RDC Aol Mark praises the Karamoja Anti-corruption Coalition (KACC) for its vital work combatting corruption, following the release of a damning Auditor General’s report. This report revealed significant problems in Moroto district, including delayed fund disbursement under the Parish Development Model (PDM), and discrepancies in pupil enrollment. Moroto officials, including Town Clerk Richard Eyaru, are vowing to address these concerns in the next fiscal year, promising improved financial management and oversight. The Moroto government team is urged to avoid corrupt practices to improve Karamoja’s image, according to KACC’s Director, Dr. Ayub Mukisa. News Directory 3 keeps you informed on these crucial developments. Discover what’s next for the region’s fight against corruption and the PDM initiative.
Moroto District Pledges Action on Corruption After Damning Report
Updated May 28,2025
Following the karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition’s (KACC) dissemination of the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023/2024 financial year,Moroto District officials are vowing to tackle corruption. The dissemination took place Tuesday in Moroto Municipality.
Aol mark, the assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC), expressed gratitude for KACC’s work in combating corruption in the Karamoja region.The Auditor General’s report highlighted several issues, including delayed disbursement of funds to SACCO beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model (PDM), non-functional PDM committees, discrepancies in pupil enrollment data (EMIS), and a lack of annual financial statements from some schools. The report underscores the need for improved financial management and oversight to ensure effective anti-corruption measures and proper fund allocation within the district.
Anoku Lambert, the deputy district internal security officer, said authorities will soon monitor all PDM fund recipients in Moroto. Dr. francis Inangolet,the district production officer,noted a study on PDM’s impact in Moroto will be released soon.
Moroto Municipality Town Clerk Richard Eyaru pledged to prioritize addressing the issues raised in the Auditor General’s findings in the next financial year. Dr. Ayub Mukisa, KACC’s executive director, urged the Moroto government team to avoid corrupt practices to improve Karamoja’s image.
What’s next
District officials are expected to formulate and implement strategies to address the identified issues, focusing on improved monitoring, transparency, and accountability in financial management.