A section of councilors in are concerned about non-payment their Ex-gratia allowances for the last three quarters of the 2021-2022 financial year.
Whereas the LCs are entitled to one hundred twenty thousand shillings annual honoraria allowances, the Local Government Act gives monthly ex- gratia allowances to councilors who are not members of the subcounty, Division and district executives.
Hon. Moses Makuha Muhindo, the Kisinga town council Speaker said whereas Ex-gratia allowances had reportedly been received by division councilors in Kasese Municipality, the beneficiaries in his area had missed for the last three quarters. Hon. Makuha speaking………
The Kasese district Speaker, Hon. Johnson Mayora said his office has already received the complaint from councilors and that all consultations were being made to clear the arrears. Hon. Mayora speaking………
Hon. Landaus Mumbere, Hon. Bitswatswa Mbusa, Hon. Godfrey Kiiza and Hon. Jorome Muhindo are some of the town council and subcounty Speakers who have petitioned the district leadership to expedite the plans to clear councilors` arrears. END.