By Emmah M Bwayo
NAMISNDWA
Over 30 Village chairpersons and VHTs from Bungati Sub County in Namisindwa district on Wednesday morning stormed sub county headquarters demanding to know why they have not been paid their allowances on Measles and Polio-Rubbela immunization exercises.
Each VHT was entitled to Shs60,000 and Shs40,000 for chairpersons with payment to be cleared in December last year.
Nandelege Yokana, the LC chairman for Woshibi Village expressed discontent over non-payment of their money explaining that they performed their duties efficiently. Nandelega who doubles as the leader of all chairpersons says they are tired of waiting.
Aidah Bulali, one of the VHTs says there is no clear information on when they will be given their money. She says nobody is ready to explain to them especially on the details of their money.
Wokooli Stephen, the Bungati sub county Chairperson advised them to approach district authorities. He says the sub county has no authority of payments.
Bwayo Emma, the Namisindwa District Male Youth Councillor says even district Councillors are equally concerned. He explains that during last council in December, health department was tasked to handle concerns of VHTs and LCs urgently. He wondered why this has taken long.
When contacted on phone, Dr Masai Stephen says accounts were updated today and they are processing to effect payments starting next week.
