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Ugandan Minister Summoned By Parliament After Denying Ugandans Their Money , Speaker Anita Among Issues Tough Directive

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Ugandan Members of Parliament have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the stringent conditions required for women to access loans under the GROW (Growth Opportunities for Women) Project, a government initiative designed to empower women economically.

During a heated session in Parliament, several MPs raised concerns about the bureaucratic hurdles that are making it nearly impossible for women, especially those in rural areas, to benefit from the program.

Speaker Anita Among, responding to the MPs’ grievances, ruled that the Minister responsible for the GROW Project must provide an explanation for the stringent conditions placed on loan applicants.

She directed that the Minister appear before Parliament to address the issue comprehensively, ensuring that a full debate would follow.Speaker Anita Among emphasized the importance of making such financial resources accessible, particularly for women who are struggling to uplift their livelihoods.

The GROW Project, which was intended to offer financial support to women entrepreneurs, has faced criticism for being out of reach for many due to the complex prerequisites.

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According to the MPs, these conditions include excessive paperwork, high collateral requirements, and unclear application processes, all of which disproportionately affect low-income women who lack the resources to navigate such challenges.

“The project was meant to empower women, but how can they access the funds when the conditions are this difficult?” one MP questioned.

Speaker Anita Among’s ruling reveal a commitment to holding the government accountable for ensuring that public resources are distributed fairly and effectively.

The debate in Parliament is expected to provide a platform for further scrutiny and potentially pave the way for reforms that will make the GROW Project more inclusive and accessible to the intended beneficiaries.

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