Kagadi district local government has approved a supplementary budget of Two billion, One hundred fifty-seven million, nine hundred thirty-six thousand and seven hundred shillings (2,157,936,700UGX) for enhancement of staff salaries.
The council sitting that was chaired by deputy speaker Amos Ssebuliba was held on 26th Feb 2025 at URDT Multi-purpose hall in Kagadi town council Kagadi district.
The motion was presented to the council by Magezi Jamada Francis, the secretary for finance also the male councillor for Kabamba Sub-County.
Magezi says the funds will facilitate the enhancement of salaries for staff in the education, health, production and administration sectors.
A breakdown of the allocations includes, shs 314,477,304M for enhanced salaries of health workers , 1,389,415,312M shs for payment of wages in administration department, 161,462,036M, for science head teachers’ salaries and 292,482,048M shillings for production staff.
The council session also approved a supplementary budget of 7.1M shillings from the ministry of Agriculture that will facilitate the vaccination of livestock against foot and mouth disease.