Kyankwanzi, Uganda》Members of Parliament belonging to the ruling (NRM) are each set to receive UGX 100 million following their participation in the ongoing retreat at Kyankwanzi, in a development that has already sparked public debate.
The funds are reportedly in addition to the UGX 315 million earlier allocated to each legislator for the purchase of vehicles, bringing the total facilitation package per MP to approximately UGX 415 million.
Sources familiar with the retreat proceedings at the indicate that the money is intended to support mobilization efforts, constituency engagement, and implementation of party programs ahead of upcoming political activities.
The Kyankwanzi retreat, a periodic gathering of NRM legislators and top government officials, is often used as a platform to align on policy direction, ideological orientation, and legislative priorities under the leadership of President .
However, news of the additional UGX 100 million payout has triggered mixed reactions among Ugandans, with some questioning the timing and scale of the expenditure amid ongoing economic challenges, including high living costs and demands for improved public services.
Critics argue that such allocations raise concerns about public spending priorities and transparency, while supporters maintain that facilitation for MPs is necessary to enable effective political mobilization and service delivery in their constituencies.
Government officials have yet to issue a detailed public statement clarifying the specific source of the funds and accountability measures tied to their use.
