The CAO’s letter also outlined that a list of affected teachers had been compiled, with those who wish to dispute the claims or seek clarification instructed to respond formally before the enforcement deadline.
A group of teachers in Namisindwa District has been ordered to refund the one million shillings each after allegations emerged that they misappropriated funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government initiative designed to uplift vulnerable communities.
In a directive issued by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on April 8, 2026, the affected individuals—comprising head teachers, deputy head teachers, education assistants, and senior education assistants—were accused of violating PDM guidelines by unlawfully benefiting from the program despite their status as civil servants.
According to the CAO’s letter, investigations through the Parish Development Model Information System (PDMIS), in addition to findings from a series of review meetings held in March, revealed that some local officials involved in managing PDM funds at the parish level were complicit in the irregular allocation of resources. These officials are alleged to have colluded in misdirecting funds meant for community beneficiaries.
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The directive requires the implicated teachers to repay the funds, with interest, by April 20, 2026. The CAO warned that any individual who fails to comply within the specified time frame could face further investigation by the Uganda Police Force.
“The purpose of this communication is to direct you to refund the above funds with interest not later than April 20, 2026,” the letter read.
The Parish Development Model (PDM), launched by the Ugandan government, aims to transition households from subsistence farming to a more sustainable, money-based economy by directly funding community projects. However, the involvement of civil servants as direct beneficiaries has raised concerns, with critics arguing that it undermines the program’s objective to support the most vulnerable members of the society.
The CAO’s letter also outlined that a list of affected teachers had been compiled, with those who wish to dispute the claims or seek clarification instructed to respond formally before the enforcement deadline.
While local leaders in Namisindwa District have yet to provide a public statement, this latest development is part of growing scrutiny surrounding the PDM program, which has faced increasing calls for greater transparency, accountability, and stringent enforcement of guidelines in managing public funds.
The call for accountability is gaining momentum as more cases of misuse and mismanagement are reported across the country. The CAO’s directive in Namisindwa marks a significant step toward ensuring that the integrity of the Parish Development Model is upheld, with an emphasis on restoring public trust in the management of government resources.
