State House Lifestyle Beyond Country’s Economy, Say Mps
Aug 07, 2003
MPs yesterday queried what they called the luxurious life style at State House, the official presidential residence, saying it was far beyond the means of the country’s economy, reports <b>Richard Mutumba.</b>
MPs yesterday queried what they called the luxurious life style at State House, the official presidential residence, saying it was far beyond the means of the country’s economy, reports Richard Mutumba.
This followed revelation by Samia Bugwe North MP Aggrey Awori that State House had acquired two sh200m C-class Mercedes Benzes for each of the President’s daughters.
“We should not allow the prevailing lifestyle at State House to continue at the expense of the rest of Ugandans. How can the Government buy such expensive vehicles for each of the President’s married daughters?†Awori, a former presidential candidate asked.
The committee, chaired by Salaamu Musumba, was considering budget estimates for the Office of the President and departments under it.
Awori, a member of the committee, said whereas it may be the duty of the State to cater for the President’s daughters, the Government should shop for items within the means of the economy.
Musumba said the State ought not to overstretch its coffers.
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This followed revelation by Samia Bugwe North MP Aggrey Awori that State House had acquired two sh200m C-class Mercedes Benzes for each of the President’s daughters.
“We should not allow the prevailing lifestyle at State House to continue at the expense of the rest of Ugandans. How can the Government buy such expensive vehicles for each of the President’s married daughters?†Awori, a former presidential candidate asked.
The committee, chaired by Salaamu Musumba, was considering budget estimates for the Office of the President and departments under it.
Awori, a member of the committee, said whereas it may be the duty of the State to cater for the President’s daughters, the Government should shop for items within the means of the economy.
Musumba said the State ought not to overstretch its coffers.
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