Misappropriation of donations intended for the victims of Kalehe: Civil Society is sounding the alarm
The Civil Society of Kalehe, in the province of South Kivu, recently denounced the misappropriation of donations intended for the victims of the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. In a letter addressed to the Governor of the province, the President of Civil Society, Martin Ngonyizi, expressed his concern over the mismanagement of certain donations and the misappropriation of those from the Organizations by well-identified people.
According to the Civil Society of Kalehe, this led to a poor distribution of donations, with some of the food and supplies diverted by the Head of Humanitarian and Social Actions of the Kalehe territory. The case is currently under investigation at the Kalehe Peace Court.
In addition, a pharmacist from the Kalehe Health Zone was arrested for having diverted a batch of drugs intended for the victims. Despite these reprehensible acts, the alleged culprits remain at large, which prompted the Civil Society of Kalehe to call for severe sanctions to restore the authority of the State.
Civil Society also demands clarification on the management of donations of 2.5 million FC intended for 200 affected families in Kalehe. It asks for accounts on the distribution and the allocation of this money, in order to guarantee that the victims really benefit from it.
Faced with the inaction of local authorities, Civil Society warns and promises to undertake large-scale actions if nothing is done urgently to punish the culprits and prevent future embezzlement of donations.
Remember that the victims of Bushushu and Nyamukubi have already been hard hit by the floods of May 4, which cost the lives of several people and left many families in distress. It is essential that the donations intended for them actually reach those who need them, to relieve their precarious situation.
The Civil Society of Kalehe thus highlights a problem that should not be ignored and calls on both judicial and administrative authorities to act quickly to punish those responsible for these embezzlements and guarantee transparent management of donations intended for the victims.
In conclusion, it is imperative that solidarity with the victims is not sabotaged by acts of diversion