A Local Council I (LC I) chairperson has appealed to the Government of Uganda to increase the monthly facilitation for village chairpersons from Shs10,000, arguing that the current amount does not match the responsibilities they shoulder in serving their communities.
The appeal comes as the Electoral Commission on Tuesday unveiled the roadmap for the 2026 Village and Parish Councils and Committees elections at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala.
According to the Electoral Commission, elections for Village Councils and their committees will be held on July 28, 2026, while Parish Councils and their committees will be elected on August 10, 2026.
Speaking during the launch, the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, urged Ugandans to actively participate in the upcoming elections, describing Local Council leaders as key partners in community mobilisation and grassroots development.
He said village leaders play a vital role in mobilising communities for self-help projects, environmental protection, sanitation and hygiene campaigns, and the fight against disease outbreaks, making the elections important for effective local governance.
Reacting to the roadmap, Wamala Village LC I Chairperson Kisembo Francis called on the government to review the monthly facilitation for village chairpersons.
We do a great deal of work in serving our communities, yet we receive only Shs10,000 per month. We appeal to the President and the government to increase our facilitation so that we can improve service delivery to the people,” Kisembo said.
Kisembo, who says he has served as LC I chairperson since 2018, encouraged aspiring village leaders to embrace leadership as a service rather than a source of personal gain.
“Anyone seeking to become an LC I chairperson should be patriotic, committed and have a heart for serving the people,” he said.
He added that many residents mistakenly believe LC I chairpersons receive substantial salaries, leading some to seek financial assistance from them.
“People think we earn a lot of money, but they are often surprised when they learn the reality,” he noted.
Kisembo also urged residents of Wamala Village to participate peacefully in the forthcoming elections by voting for leaders they believe can effectively serve the community. He appealed to voters to renew his mandate, saying he remains committed to promoting development and improving service delivery in the village.
Under Uganda’s Local Government Act, Village and Parish Councils form the foundation of the country’s local governance structure, serving as the first point of contact between citizens and government institutions.This version follows a balanced news style, separates facts from opinions, corrects grammar, and attributes all claims to the relevant speakers.
