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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 34162, member: 636"] President Museveni asked journalists to support East African integration and defend programs like the Parish Development Model. He met reporters in Mubende during his assessment tour, which started on April 15. The president urged the media to shape public discussions about regional unity and economic growth. He believes journalists should lead efforts to promote integration through radio and other platforms. Focusing only on individual regions like Buganda or Ankole creates problems, he said. Museveni explained his situation as a cattle keeper who needs customers from places like Kampala, not just fellow producers. He emphasized that Uganda needs access to East African markets because internal ones remain limited. Regional integration helps businesses find better prices through wider market opportunities. The president also challenged journalists to become watchdogs for the Parish Development Model program. He wants them to educate people about how the program works and expose those who misuse funds meant for poor communities. Museveni discussed recent drops in maize prices, suggesting long-term solutions include adding value to products and accessing regional markets. He noted that if Kenya stopped blocking Ugandan maize, demand would increase. The ICT Minister, Dr. Baryomunsi, explained that the Parish Development Model has two committees. Local residents elect five members to the first committee, which selects who receives benefits. The second committee supervises the process with leadership from local councils. [/QUOTE]

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