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2026-08-11 19:58:58 - Traduire

BALAAM’S ANTI-CORRUPTION MESSAGE RAISES HOPE IN ZOMBO

Farmers, youth and women call for greater accountability and transparency.

ZOMBO DISTRICT, WEST NILE — As Uganda’s fight against corruption continues to intensify, residents of Zombo District are expressing hope that the growing campaign for accountability will extend to the district.

Among those seeking greater scrutiny are Zombo’s tea farmers, who have raised concerns over the management of resources intended to support the local tea project.

The farmers allege that funds earmarked for the tea project were misappropriated by some influential individuals in government. They are calling for an independent and transparent investigation to establish how the funds were utilised and whether any public resources were lost.

The farmers have also raised questions about the whereabouts and current status of a tractor reportedly donated to Zombo by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to support agricultural activities.

This was confirmed by the former minister of state for Northern Uganda hon Kwiyocwiny Grace Freedom now Mp Ora County that the tractor was sold in Nwoya District,but the farmers say they deserve clear answers about the whereabout of the tractor,and also sources intended to benefit them and strengthen agricultural production in the district.

The concerns extend beyond the tea sector. Youth, women and other community members are also calling for greater transparency and accountability in government programmes, including the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) and other publicly funded initiatives.

The calls come amid strong anti-corruption remarks attributed to Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, Minister for Local Government, who has warned that leaving public office should not prevent authorities from pursuing accountability and recovering public resources where wrongdoing is established.

His message has resonated with many residents in Zombo, who say they would welcome closer scrutiny of concerns affecting farmers, youth, women and other beneficiaries of government programmes.

For Zombo, the message from the community is more especially the youths simple: they want transparency, accountability and answers.
“Hon. Dr. Balaam, Zombo is waiting for you.”

BALAAM’S ANTI-CORRUPTION MESSAGE RAISES HOPE IN ZOMBO Farmers, youth and women call for greater accountability and transparency. ZOMBO DISTRICT, WEST NILE — As Uganda’s fight against corruption continues to intensify, residents of Zombo District are expressing hope that the growing campaign for accountability will extend to the district. Among those seeking greater scrutiny are Zombo’s tea farmers, who have raised concerns over the management of resources intended to support the local tea project. The farmers allege that funds earmarked for the tea project were misappropriated by some influential individuals in government. They are calling for an independent and transparent investigation to establish how the funds were utilised and whether any public resources were lost. The farmers have also raised questions about the whereabouts and current status of a tractor reportedly donated to Zombo by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to support agricultural activities. This was confirmed by the former minister of state for Northern Uganda hon Kwiyocwiny Grace Freedom now Mp Ora County that the tractor was sold in Nwoya District,but the farmers say they deserve clear answers about the whereabout of the tractor,and also sources intended to benefit them and strengthen agricultural production in the district. The concerns extend beyond the tea sector. Youth, women and other community members are also calling for greater transparency and accountability in government programmes, including the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) and other publicly funded initiatives. The calls come amid strong anti-corruption remarks attributed to Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, Minister for Local Government, who has warned that leaving public office should not prevent authorities from pursuing accountability and recovering public resources where wrongdoing is established. His message has resonated with many residents in Zombo, who say they would welcome closer scrutiny of concerns affecting farmers, youth, women and other beneficiaries of government programmes. For Zombo, the message from the community is more especially the youths simple: they want transparency, accountability and answers. “Hon. Dr. Balaam, Zombo is waiting for you.”

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2025-01-19 19:36:45 - Traduire

Two Years of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫

1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America."

3. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarian by 30% and increased the salaries of civil servants by 50%.

4. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts.

5. He established two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso.

6. In 2023, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities.

7. He stopped the export of unrefined Burkina Faso gold to Europe.

8. He built Burkina Faso’s second cotton processing plant. Previously, the country had only one.

9. He opened the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local cotton farmers.

10. He banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts and introduced traditional Burkinabé attire.

11. He prioritized agriculture by distributing over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 710 motor pumps, and 714 motorcycles to boost production and support rural stakeholders.

12. He provided access to improved seeds and other farm inputs to maximize agricultural output.

13. Tomato production in Burkina Faso increased from 315,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 360,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

14. Millet production rose from 907,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 1.1 million metric tonnes in 2024.

15. Rice production increased from 280,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 326,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

16. He banned French military operations in Burkina Faso.

17. He banned French media in Burkina Faso.

18. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso.

19. His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces.

20. He is building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025 with a capacity to handle 1 million passengers annually. #Traore #BurkinaFaso # Burkinabe #freeAfrica

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Two Years of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫 1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion. 2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America." 3. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarian by 30% and increased the salaries of civil servants by 50%. 4. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts. 5. He established two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso. 6. In 2023, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities. 7. He stopped the export of unrefined Burkina Faso gold to Europe. 8. He built Burkina Faso’s second cotton processing plant. Previously, the country had only one. 9. He opened the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local cotton farmers. 10. He banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts and introduced traditional Burkinabé attire. 11. He prioritized agriculture by distributing over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 710 motor pumps, and 714 motorcycles to boost production and support rural stakeholders. 12. He provided access to improved seeds and other farm inputs to maximize agricultural output. 13. Tomato production in Burkina Faso increased from 315,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 360,000 metric tonnes in 2024. 14. Millet production rose from 907,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 1.1 million metric tonnes in 2024. 15. Rice production increased from 280,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 326,000 metric tonnes in 2024. 16. He banned French military operations in Burkina Faso. 17. He banned French media in Burkina Faso. 18. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso. 19. His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces. 20. He is building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025 with a capacity to handle 1 million passengers annually. #Traore #BurkinaFaso # Burkinabe #freeAfrica Credit: The African Dream

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