Challenges Persist in Disbursement of PDM Funds in Arua

The Arua Central Division has successfully disbursed Shs1.1 billion as part of the Parish Development Model (PDM), contributing to a total of Shs1.2 billion received for community development initiatives. This funding has been allocated to six PDM SACCOs across various wards within the division.

Arua Central Division

Abiria Jacob, the PDM Focal Person for Arua City highlighted that early sensitization of beneficiaries played a crucial role in this achievement. However, he noted that there is still Shs150 million pending disbursement due to complications with enrolling some applicants into the system. He remains hopeful that these challenges will be addressed promptly.According to records from his office, all six wards have engaged in fund distribution under their SACCO schemes. Bazaar, Kenya, and Tanganyika wards each received Shs216 million, while Awindiri and Pangisha wards distributed Shs166 million each. Mvara ward had the least allocation at Shs149 million.