Gulu LCs celebrate
Jun 11, 2010
Sh10.7b is earmarked for salaries of LC1 chairpersons. For this, Gulu chairpersons hailed the Government, saying it would reduce corruption in the LC courts.
By Chris Ocowun
Sh10.7b is earmarked for salaries of LC1 chairpersons. For this, Gulu chairpersons hailed the Government, saying it would reduce corruption in the LC courts.
The LC1 chairman of Green Valley in Gulu town, Stephen Olanya, said: “This is very good. It will reduce corruption in the LC system.â€
He suggested that the Government considers paying gratuity of dead LCs to help their families and orphans.
Olanya added that the LCs should also be paid arrears from the time the Government came to power. The LC1 chairperson of Kasubi village in Bardege division, Pauline Ayoto, said the Government had finally recognised the work of LCs.
“Now it will be useless for the LCs to continue charging members of the community for services as they have done in the past,†she said. The LC5 councillor of Bardege Division, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, on his part, said: “This is a good initiative because I know the hardships that LCs go through in serving the community.â€
He said many LCs had abandoned work because they saw no gain from it. “This allowance will motivate the LCs to do their work,†Ojara added.
Ojara, who is also the speaker of Gulu district, said there have been many complaints against LCs who levy high fees for their services.
He said he got complaints from the people of Koro sub county about an LC chairman who charges sh20,000 to hear a case.
Another LC1 in Gweng-Diya in Awach sub-county charges sh50,000.
Ojara stated that the Government should consider giving allowances to LC1 executives.
“The move to pay the LC1 chairpersons will enable members of the public hold them accountable,†he added.
Atyaba village in Bungatira sub-county LC1 said the LCs will now be able to send their children to good schools.
Sh10.7b is earmarked for salaries of LC1 chairpersons. For this, Gulu chairpersons hailed the Government, saying it would reduce corruption in the LC courts.
The LC1 chairman of Green Valley in Gulu town, Stephen Olanya, said: “This is very good. It will reduce corruption in the LC system.â€
He suggested that the Government considers paying gratuity of dead LCs to help their families and orphans.
Olanya added that the LCs should also be paid arrears from the time the Government came to power. The LC1 chairperson of Kasubi village in Bardege division, Pauline Ayoto, said the Government had finally recognised the work of LCs.
“Now it will be useless for the LCs to continue charging members of the community for services as they have done in the past,†she said. The LC5 councillor of Bardege Division, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, on his part, said: “This is a good initiative because I know the hardships that LCs go through in serving the community.â€
He said many LCs had abandoned work because they saw no gain from it. “This allowance will motivate the LCs to do their work,†Ojara added.
Ojara, who is also the speaker of Gulu district, said there have been many complaints against LCs who levy high fees for their services.
He said he got complaints from the people of Koro sub county about an LC chairman who charges sh20,000 to hear a case.
Another LC1 in Gweng-Diya in Awach sub-county charges sh50,000.
Ojara stated that the Government should consider giving allowances to LC1 executives.
“The move to pay the LC1 chairpersons will enable members of the public hold them accountable,†he added.
Atyaba village in Bungatira sub-county LC1 said the LCs will now be able to send their children to good schools.