Speaker Among Announces Major Salary Hike for LC I Chairpersons, Pending Parliamentary Approval
In a significant move aimed at boosting grassroots governance, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anitah Among, has confirmed that the government is set to increase the monthly remuneration for Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons from UGX 10,000 to UGX 100,000.
12/October/2025
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KAMPALA – In a significant move aimed at boosting grassroots governance, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anitah Among, has confirmed that the government is set to increase the monthly remuneration for Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons from UGX 10,000 to UGX 100,000.
The announcement, made during a public engagement in Bukedea District on Saturday, marks a potential tenfold raise for the over 10,000 village-level leaders across Uganda, who have long decried their token monthly pay as insufficient for the demanding nature of their work.
“The President has given a green light, and we are working on the necessary legal framework to ensure that the salary for our LC I chairpersons is increased from the current ten thousand shillings to one hundred thousand shillings per month,” Speaker Among told a gathering of local leaders and residents. “We recognize your immense contribution to security, conflict resolution, and service delivery at the lowest level, and it is time your welfare is improved.”
LC I chairpersons are the foundational pillars of Uganda’s local administration structure. They are the first point of contact for citizens on issues ranging from land disputes and family conflicts to certifying legal documents and maintaining village security. Despite their critical role, their official monthly remuneration has remained at a symbolic UGX 10,000 (approximately $2.60 USD) for years, a sum many have described as an “insult.”
The push for better pay has been a persistent demand from the Uganda National Association of Local Authorities of Uganda. Leaders have argued that the paltry sum does not reflect their workload or the rising cost of living, often forcing them to dig into their own pockets to resolve community issues.
While Speaker Among’s announcement is a major political endorsement, it is not yet a done deal. For the salary increase to take effect, it must be formally tabled and passed by Parliament as part of the national budget. The government, through the Ministry of Finance, must also source the funds, which would require an additional annual budgetary allocation of over UGX 12 billion for salaries alone.
Political analysts suggest that this move could be a popular one ahead of the next election cycle, strengthening the ruling party’s support at the village level. However, critics may question the fiscal prudence of the increase, especially amidst other pressing national priorities.
Early reactions from LC I chairpersons have been overwhelmingly positive, though tempered with caution. “This is the news we have been waiting for,” said Mzee John Okot, an LC I chairperson from Gulu. “One hundred thousand shillings, while not a fortune, will greatly help in facilitating our movements and dealing with small emergencies in the community. We urge Parliament to pass it quickly.”
Another chairperson from Wakiso, who preferred anonymity, added, “We will believe it when we see it in our accounts. Promises have been made before, but this one coming from the Speaker herself gives us hope.”
The government is expected to present the formal proposal to Parliament during the upcoming budget reading for the 2024/2025 financial year. All eyes will be on the legislative process to see if this long-awaited pay rise for Uganda’s frontline administrators becomes a reality.
by Y.Emma#lcctv news
