By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Mayors from Municipalities in Uganda have called on Government to increase their salaries next financial year.
Under their Umbrella Body, the Urban Authorities Association of Uganda, the Mayors also called for the increment of salaries for their Deputies and the technical staff.
They made an appeal today during the opening of a two day meeting for urban Mayors in Uganda held at Kasese Mayors garden, in Kasese town.
Dr. Wilson K.F. Sanya, the President of Urban Authorities Association of Uganda, who doubles as the Mayor for Koboko Municipality, noted that leaders in lower local governments earn little salary which cannot sustain them, besides the economic challenges and demands. Dr. Sanya speaking..
Kasese Municipality Mayor Chance Kahindo asked government to elevate Kasese Municipility to a city status. Mr. Chance speaking…
Hon. Minister Rusoke Businge, the state Minister for Local government pledged to present their concerns to cabinet for consideration, but also urging Mayors to Popularize PDM strategy. Hon. Rusoke speaking…
Details will come in our subsequent bulletins. END.