MPs Tell Government to Implement Presidential Directive on Paying Monthly Salary of Shs 60M to Each King / Chief in Uganda.
MPs have asked Gov’t to avail Shs31.330Bn for the payment of a Shs60M monthly salary to each of the 17 gazetted traditional leader (Kings & Chiefs), & also have additional Shs17.2Bn to be provided for the construction of Palaces for the; lteso, Tieng Adhola, Buruli & Rwenzururu kingdoms as per Presidential directive.
Flavia Kabahenda, Chairperson, Parliament’s Gender, Labour & Social Development Committee revealed that the total annual budget requirement for emoluments for Traditional Leaders is Shs32.170Bn but only Shs840M has been provided, leaving a shortfall of Shs31.330Bn.
"Ministry of Finance should avail Shs31.330Bn to cater for the implementation of Cabinet's directive on emoluments to the 17 gazetted Traditional/Cultural leaders. Construction of Palaces for the lteso, Tieng Adhola, Buruli & Rwenzururu Kingdoms. The Ministry of Finance should provide Shs17.2Bn for the construction of palaces for the lteso, Tieng Adhola, Buruli and Rwenzururu kingdoms as directed by the President,” said Kabahenda.
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