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flag Uganda pauses Kigezi poverty program over data concerns, to resume after Jan. 15 election.

flag Uganda has temporarily suspended the "Boona Bagigahare Nyekundire" poverty program in Kigezi after the Catholic Church in Kabale raised concerns over unverified collection of personal data, including National Identification Numbers, without official communication. flag The halt, ordered by Parliament Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa following a reconciliation meeting with church leaders, security officials, and the ruling NRM, aims to prevent confusion during the election period. flag President Museveni directed the pause to ensure transparency, and the program will resume after the January 15 presidential election following broader stakeholder consultations. flag Church leaders accepted an apology from Senior Presidential Advisor Peace Rugambwa and affirmed their commitment to national unity and poverty reduction efforts.

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