Kitaagwenda District has initiated the transfer of all parish and sub-county chiefs, as well as town clerks, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The decision follows growing concerns over extortion and a lack of transparency among some officials, which could undermine the effectiveness of the government’s flagship poverty alleviation program.
Addressing district councilors at the district headquarters, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Joanitah Nakityo emphasized that the transfers are necessary to improve service delivery and restore public trust.
“This exercise involves transferring chiefs who have overstayed in one place and taking disciplinary action against those found to have engaged in corruption. It is a routine practice in public service aimed at strengthening efficiency and ensuring that government programs achieve their intended goals,” Nakityo said.
She urged councilors and local leaders to support the transfers, noting that they are meant to enhance service delivery rather than serve as punitive measures.
“We ask leaders to support this process because it is designed to improve service delivery and ensure that government resources reach the intended beneficiaries. Transfers are not a punishment but a necessary step to address inefficiencies,” she added.
The Parish Development Model (PDM), launched in 2022, seeks to drive economic transformation at the grassroots level by shifting households from subsistence farming into the money economy.
By operating at the parish level, the program ensures that government services and development initiatives directly benefit communities.
Nakityo reassured stakeholders that the restructuring is meant to build public confidence in the program.
“We are committed to ensuring that this program succeeds in lifting people out of poverty. Accountability and transparency must be at the center of its implementation,” she affirmed.
District leaders and residents have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism that it will improve service delivery and curb corruption in the PDM’s implementation.