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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised Ugandans to use the opportunity of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program to eradicate poverty from their households

He said he began the fight against poverty in the 1960s and he has been able to come up with various poverty alleviation programs to ensure that his dream is realized. 

“Don’t lose this chance because it’s a big support to you. Wako, who was poor, is now a rich man. He is blessed now with three cows and a milling machine because his family embraced the PDM program. I know that we are all not equal but when you embrace the PDM program you will eradicate poverty in your households,” he said.

President Museveni made the remarks today during his PDM assessment tour at Mr. Muwereza Wako ‘s farm situated at Buyego cell, Buvuma sub-county in Buvuma district.

Mr. Wako, a PDM beneficiary, owns three cows and a milling machine.

The President, who was pleased to visit Mr. Wako’s farm, said that the government has for years been sending resources to the public to curb poverty but in one way or the other some government officials have been mismanaging it.

President Museveni however narrated that the government now gives each parish Shs.100m annually and in his next five years’ term in office, each parish will have received Shs.500m.

He revealed that the first batch which received Shs.1m PDM money each, two years back will return it to their parishes with an interest of Shs.120,000, to give chance to other adults to benefit.

The President supported Mr. Wako with Shs.12m to purchase an acre of land at Shs.10m and use the Shs.2m to buy livestock like goats and pigs.

In response, Mr. Wako commended the President for initiating the PDM program that has enabled a section of Ugandans to improve their standard of living through wealth creation. He asserted that he was so poor to an extent that he couldn’t afford food for his family but currently he is called a rich man.

Mr. Wako and his wife Mirembe Eseza together with their eight children live on half an acre of land and according to the farmer, the PDM money has enabled him to add value to his family through wealth creation.

He said on 21st June 2023, he received Shs. 1 million PDM cash and after the bank charges, he remained with Shs. 980,000.

Mr. Wako noted that using the PDM money, he added some of his savings to buy a bull and a cow which conceived and gave birth to a calf in May 2024.

During the same month, he sold a bull at Shs.1m and used it to purchase an old milling machine at Shs.2.5m.  

Mr. Wako explained that the machine seller allowed him to clear his remaining balance of Shs.1.5m in instalments. He asserted that he started using the machine which fetched him money to clear the balance.

The PDM beneficiary revealed that the milling machine earns him Shs. 15,000 every day, after deducting Shs. 5,000 for fuel, thus remaining with Shs. 10,000 and he earns a total of 300,000 per month. The dairy cow gives him 3 litres of milk. He sells two litres at Shs.1000 each and earns a total of Shs. 60,000 per month. The cow dung and urine is used as fertilizers in his garden. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Uganda.

Waiguru condemned what she termed as worrying trends in law enforcement, stating, “It is extremely unfortunate that in a democratic republic, people can be picked from their homes, taken to a police cell, and killed.”

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on leaders and police officers to exercise tolerance and professionalism, especially when dealing with critics and members of the public.

Referring to the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody and the shooting of a mask vendor Boniface Kariuki in Nairobi, Waiguru said there is no justification for taking a life—even under provocation.

 

“As leaders, we are insulted from morning to evening. But we don’t send people to arrest those who criticize us, because leadership demands a higher level of tolerance,” she said.

“If you have no tolerance, if you cannot control yourself, you do not qualify to be a leader. No leader in their right mind can support the abduction or killing of our youth. I do not support it,” Waiguru stated.

She made the remarks at Kamiigua Grounds in Kutus during the distribution of climate change mitigation items.

Waiguru condemned what she termed as worrying trends in law enforcement, stating, “It is extremely unfortunate that in a democratic republic, people can be picked from their homes, taken to a police cell, and killed.”

“I stand with those calling for accountability. Action must be taken—not just claimed—but seen and believed by the people of Kenya,” she added.

The governor noted that video footage showed no provocation, insisting that even verbal insults do not justify the use of lethal force.

“If we say that anger justifies action, where will this country end up? There are many people with guns—police officers, reservists, private gun holders. If we say they must be spoken to with utmost respect or risk death, can we really accept that?” she posed.

Governor Waiguru emphasized that police officers must be held to the same standards of accountability as the general public.

“Police are trained to withstand provocation. If one lacks the mental endurance to handle public pressure, they should not be entrusted with a firearm,” she asserted.

She concluded by urging both the public and police to uphold the law—insisting that while protests must remain peaceful and non-destructive, officers must respect constitutional rights, including the right to picket, and refrain from using excessive force. By KNA

IDPs and host community members live side-by-side, often sharing houses due to soaring rents and limited resources

Since the outbreak of conflict on 15 April 2023, Sudan has witnessed one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises. Over 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes as of 16 June 2025, including more than 2 million women and girls, many of whom are now living in overcrowded shelters or with host communities across the country. In Gadaref State, hundreds of thousands have sought refuge, placing immense pressure on services and resources—particularly for women facing heightened protection risks. 

When the war broke out, 35-year-old Marwa—­­­not her real name—left Khartoum to seek refuge and safety. Like ­many internally displaced persons (IDPs), she found herself in Hay Al-Malik, a densely populated neighbourhood in the heart of Gadaref State, sheltering thousands of displaced people by the ongoing conflict. Here, IDPs and host community members live side-by-side, often sharing houses due to soaring rents and limited resources.

Marwa’s early days were marked by intense psychological stress. Living ­­­­­with more than ten people in a small house without privacy, especially for women, left her feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Cultural differences deepened her sense of displacement, and she struggled to adapt. “I rarely left the house or spoke to other women,” she shared. “I didn’t know how to adjust or where to turn.”

A turning point came when Marwa heard about a new women’s safe space established by Hope and Friendship for Development Organization (HOPE), in partnership with UN Women, and supported by the Government of Japan. Encouraged by outreach efforts in the community, she visited the Al-Malik Safe Space and immediately felt a sense of belonging. It was a space created by and for women—a place to talk, share, heal, and grow.

With each visit, Marwa’s confidence grew. She joined a life skills training and received psychosocial support that helped her regain emotional balance. She also participated in awareness sessions on harmful traditional practices, gaining tools to inform and uplift others. Over time, she became actively involved in managing activities alongside social workers, transforming herself from a participant into a leader.

“From the first day, I felt that this space belonged to us,” she said. “It’s our duty to protect it and keep it going.”

Now, Marwa supports other displaced women and girls in accessing the safe space and envisions expanding it further. She emphasizes the need to include children, especially those with special needs, in future programming. She also expresses a strong desire to help sustain the space beyond the program’s timeline, working with other women to preserve what they’ve built together.

Marwa’s story illustrates how access to a safe, inclusive space—combined with psychosocial and life skills support—can plant the seeds for long-term empowerment and resilience. With continued support from the Government of Japan and implementing partners, women like Marwa are not only rebuilding their own lives but helping others do the same.

*Marwa’s name has been changed to protect her privacy

 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN Women - Africa.

President William Ruto during Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X

As the Kenya Kwanza administration continues to battle public discontent over economic hardship, insecurity and police brutality, President William Ruto yesterday convened a two-day retreat for top government officials, signalling more than a routine midterm review meeting for his regime.

The out-of-State House outing was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and a host of president’s advisers led by Makau Mutua. 

Amid the mounting threats from the opposition of making him a one-term president, Ruto told members of the Executive that he is not focused on the next election but on transforming the country as per his promise to Kenyans.

Ruto acknowledged that transforming the country has been bumpy, demanding and requiring him to make difficult decisions.

“Even so, we are proud of those decisions that are now paying dividends. We remain focused as we build synergies that will spur our economic growth,” Ruto said when opened the Third National Executive Retreat at KCB Leadership Centre, Kajiado County, adding that they were there to reflect on where the administration had come from, where they were and agree on the future.

Ruto highlighted reforms he initiated in health, housing, education, energy, and agriculture as timely, saying they have transformed the lives of ordinary Kenyans. The president said the meeting discussed seven thematic areas that the government has concentrated her efforts on including economic stabilisation and intervention, health sector, creation of jobs, education sector, digitisation of government services and agriculture.

University funding model

On education, the president said his government has reviewed the university funding model and agreed to introduce a new means-testing formula to ensure that all students are treated fairly.

“This will ensure that every child who comes from a poor background gets up to 90 per cent funding. Those who were placed in wrong bands will be reconsidered,” he disclosed.

On the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), the president disclosed they have streamlined the structures and process to weed out fraud. To this end, they have closed down 800 facilities involved in fraud. So far, he said, 5.7 million Kenyans have been treated under Social Health Authority (SHA) at a cost of Sh49 billion. As part of the reforms, the President said SHA will henceforth pay for drugs directly to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). 

On job creation, he said 250,000 Kenyans are working under the Affordable Housing scheme. So far 150,000 houses are under construction while 11,000 have been completed. Another 700,000 are in the pipeline.

The government has also created jobs through diaspora where 400,000 Kenyans are working. In the digital space, 180,000 people have been employed.

However, analysts said the timing of the retreat points to an attempt by a beleaguered president to find solutions to the escalating crisis facing every sector in government.

Constitutional lawyer Newton Mathenge noted that not a single ministry in Ruto’s government currently lacks an issue with the public.

Mathenge asserted that it was necessary for Ruto to hold a broad meeting of the Executive away from the ordinary State House cabinet meetings in the wake of dwindling public trust over poor service delivery from the government. 

The success of the retreat Mathenge said could only be realised if the president accorded his Cabinet Secretaries the opportunity to speak at free will about the government’s performance.

“The Cabinet Secretaries and the advisers should not fear the president. They should actually tell him the truth and he should be ready to reason,” the lawyer said.

Unless something new emanates from the retreat that ends today, Mathenge said that there would be different from other cabinet or high-level government meetings that Ruto hosts in State House.

“Cabinet meets regularly, but Karen’s meeting appears to have been given more relevance and coverage. So, is it that the president is looking for something that he has not been finding in the normal cabinet meetings?” he wondered.

According to Mathenge, President Ruto must make the most out of the meeting with senior government officials and get feedback from his cabinet secretaries, who are number one, his advisers. 

The issue of police brutality, the lawyer said, is just one among many other issues that the citizens have with this government.

“In terms of collective responsibility, as he has been advocating, it looks bad on the government when police shoot someone in broad daylight, even if he has allowed them to enjoy independence at work,” he clarified.

He also reminisced about the atrocities committed on Gen-Z protestors last year. Other ministries, including Public Service, Mathenge said are tainted with employees with fake academic papers, which waters down the quality of service they deliver to Kenyans.

Ministry of Education he said is still facing challenges in the recruitment of teachers and the roll out of the higher education funding model.

Additionally, the lawyer said that Kenyans are dissatisfied with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Ministry of Health.

As the Kenya Kwanza marks 1,000 days, Mathenge said that the regime is getting low rankings among Kenyans due to lack of adherence to constitutionalism and rule of law. By , People Daily

Ibba County Commissioner Wilson Tetela Hassan. [Photo: Courtesy]

Following the incident, Ibba County Commissioner has warned South Sudanese to refrain from entering the territories of the DRC and the Central African Republic

Authorities in Ibba County have confirmed a cross-border incident in which two South Sudanese locals sustained gunshot wounds and five others went missing after allegedly crossing into the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for hunting activities.

Speaking to the press, Ibba County Commissioner Wilson Tetela Hassan disclosed that the confrontation happened a few days ago when a group of seven local hunters got near the park, which borders Lantoto National Park in South Sudan. The group reportedly came under fire midway into the Congolese territory, resulting in injuries to two men; one shot in the leg and the other in the lower abdomen. 

“The two injured persons have been admitted to Ibba County Hospital and are receiving medical attention. Efforts are ongoing to locate the five others whose whereabouts remain unknown” Commissioner Tetela confirmed.

The commissioner emphasized that although no deaths have been confirmed, search operations and diplomatic engagements are underway. He also cautioned residents against illegal cross-border movements, citing rising security concerns and strained relationship between local South Sudanese communities and Congolese park rangers.

“My message, especially to South Sudanese, is that they should refrain from entering the territories of the DRC and the Central African Republic. Cross-border movements without coordination often result in tragic outcomes, including arrests and gunfire,” Tetela warned. 

Garamba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northeastern DRC, shares a boundary with South Sudan’s Lantoto National Park. The region is a known flashpoint for cross-border wildlife trafficking, illegal poaching, and territorial misunderstandings.

According to conservation experts from African Parks Network, a key body that manages Garamba National Park in partnership with the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN), armed patrols are common due to persistent threats from poachers and militia groups. This often places civilians crossing the border illegally at risk of being mistaken for armed intruders.

In a 2023 report, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned of heightened tension and violent encounters in areas where national parks straddle unmonitored borders, especially in conflict-affected countries like South Sudan and DRC. 

“There’s a need for a stronger link between our country and the DRC authorities to address cross-border activities such as wildlife hunting and security-related matters,” Commissioner Tetela added, calling for urgent bilateral engagement between Juba and Kinshasa.

Residents of Nabanga Payam, a community located near the boundary with Garamba have previously reported friction with Congolese rangers. Locals accuse the park authorities of using excessive force, while conservationists cite persistent incursions and illegal hunting by South Sudanese villagers.

“I understand the frustration of our people, but we must find legal ways to use our forests. These border skirmishes only bring more suffering,” said Frances Mboro, a resident of Nabanga. 

Authorities in Ibba County are now working closely with state officials and the South Sudan Wildlife Service to trace the missing individuals and open communication channels with their counterparts in the DRC. By Emmanuel Mandella, The City Review

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