Kiruhura: LC Chairpersons welcome salary increment proposal
Chairperson Local council ones in Kiruhura district have welcomed the proposal by the Local government Minister, Hon Magyezi Raphael to have their salaries increased by 100%.
While appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Public Service and Local Government, chaired by Hon. Ojara Martin Mapenduzi last month, Magyezi revealed that Local government leaders will receive a 100 per cent pay increment starting the next financial year 2024/2025.
Speaking to Kazo fm on the matter, Abaho David, the LCI chairperson for Nshwere Empango ward in Rushere town council says given the enormous challenges the local chairpersons face during their work, it’s important that they get the pay rise.
Currently, chairpersons at Parish and village levels receive a monthly remuneration of Shs10,000; while sub-county chairpersons receive Shs400,000 and Shs35,000 for sub-county councilors.
Municipal, City and District Councilors are paid 250,000 Shillings per month, subject to tax. Speakers and Deputy Speakers across various levels range from Shs300,000 to Shs600,000, while members of the City and District Executive Committee receive Shs600,000 per month. City and District Chairpersons earn Shs2 million.
James Kabukye, the LCI chairman Nyakasharara ward in Kiruhura town council wants their salary to be increased to atleast 200,000= a month, noting that it will motivate the chairpersons to ably do their work.
