It is alleged that Henry Songoh has been soliciting for bribes from SACCO members to process PDM funds.
Police in Kasese District have arrested the Chairman Way of Salvation Sacco in
Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality for extortion and
sabotaging a government project.
It is alleged that Henry Songoh
has been soliciting bribes from SACCO members to process Parish Development Model-PDM funds.
Amon Butseme, the
group Vice Chairperson says Songoh has collected over 900,000 shillings
from members but they became suspicious when he informed them that he was
exiting the group.
He noted that Songoh solicited the money under the pretext that it was being needed by parish chiefs
to help them access the money.
Butseme with other
members approached authorities including the office of the RDC and had the suspect arrested.
Nelson Tumushiime
the Rwenzori East police spokesperson says they
have launched investigations into the allegations.
Bureau Chief
Basaija is a graduate of Uganda Christian University (UCU-Mukono) holding a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication.
He also boosts of numerous training's in the communication arena.
Before joining URN, he had served as Documentation personnel, Field news reporter, Radio presenter and News Editor.
Basaija is a social critic, an advocate for independent journalism and a young farmer.
He believes in writing for social change.
At URN Basaija is incharge of Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu and Kasese Distri
