Uganda, Oct. 17 -- We distributed govt money during lockdown, says UNAA in anticipation of another Shs370m

The association of Ugandans living in North America under their umbrella body UNAA have confirmed that a substantial amount from a donation of the government of Uganda towards their annual activities was distributed to Ugandan communities during COVID-19.

The association gets an annual contribution of $100,000 (about Shs372 million) from Uganda government in fulfillment of a pledge made by President Museveni in 2014 towards financing of their activities, including their major convention and gatherings of communities.

This year, however, they did not hold their annual convention for which the money is supposed to be partly spent.

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