Uganda, April 16 -- We reported yesterday that President Museveni has criticized Acholi leaders for failing to unite locals to embrace poverty alleviation strategies. He said that his moves to get people out of poverty had been frustrated by political leaders. The President made the remarks while assessing the progress of works at Atiak Sugar Works in Pachillo Parish Amuru District at the weekend. According to the head of State, while politicians have boycotted his strategies, RDCs have slept on the job. See Daily Monitor of April 15, "Museveni blames poverty in the North on Acholi leaders".

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