August 28, 2024. Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke and his team at the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) hosted Hon. Denis Galabuzi Ssozi, National Coordinator of the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat at the SH-ACU premises. Hon Galabuzi was accompanied by key PDM technical officers including; Mr. Godfrey Ssemugoma, Director of Financial Management Services in the Ministry of Finance, and Dr. Edward Katende from Operation Wealth Creation (OWC).

Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke hosting National Coordinator of the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat, Hon. Denis Galabuzi Ssozi, at the SH-ACU premises.

The meeting emphasized SH-ACU’s role as a crucial stakeholder in supporting the operations of the PDM by addressing reported cases of corruption and mismanagement within the program.

So far, the Unit, working closely with the PDM Secretariat, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Internal Security Organization (ISO), and other sister agencies, has apprehended over 50 suspects involved in corruption-related offences connected to the PDM program. These suspects have since been charged in Courts of Law.

Mr. Godfrey Ssemugoma, Director of Financial Management Services in the Ministry of Finance giving a presentation to SH-ACU team on various phases of the program.

During the meeting, Brig Henry Isoke thanked Hon. Galabuzi and the PDM Secretariate for their efforts, in ensuring the effective running of the program, whose success will significantly contribute to the social economic transformation of the country by increasing household incomes and improving livelihoods of its beneficiaries.

Hon. Galabuzi highlighted the various measures and initiatives implemented to guarantee that PDM funds reach the intended beneficiaries without delay. These initiatives include the use of digital platforms to track the flow of funds and monitor the program’s overall performance. He also emphasized the importance of follow-up mechanisms such as routine check-ups on projects to ensure that the quality of raw materials and value addition efforts are optimized for higher yields hence increased household incomes.

Brig Isoke addresses his staff and his guests the PDM Secretariate team.

Brig. Gen. Isoke retaliated SH-ACU’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with the PDM Secretariat and other stakeholders to combat any individuals involved in corrupt practices that threaten to derail the program. He emphasized that SH-ACU will continue to play an active role in safeguarding the integrity and success of the PDM.