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Yoweri Museveni, the Ugandan president has ordered the suspension of a multi-million dollar fund set up by donor countries, after complaining that it is run by foreigners and undermines Uganda’s sovereignty.
Mr Museveni in a letter, ordered the police to investigate how the finance ministry had allowed foreign donors to have what he called a “free reign” to choose which activities to finance, without needing the consent of the government.
The Democratic Governance Facility is funded by seven donors, including the European Union.
Its suspension could have a dramatic impact as it helps finance many grass-roots organisations that focus on democracy and human rights.
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Let’s remind that Mr Museveni was in January re-elected for a sixth term. His main challenger Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu known as Bobi Wine said the election was rigged but Mr Museveni said it was the fairest vote ever.
