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The government of Democratic Republic of Congo has defended the decrees that grant ministers lifetime salaries and other benefits. In a statement released on Monday, the government said the payments “are not to enrich the officials”. The two decrees, which grant former ministers benefits worth at least $2,000 (£1,530) have been widely criticised. Most of the population in DR Congo lives in poverty. The outgoing government said the state was giving the ministers “a minimum to satisfy their basic needs, notably food, lodging and healthcare”. The payments “are to stop them [ministers] from falling into destitution”, the statement says. The two decrees, signed by outgoing Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala in November, were only widely reported in the media recently. The first decree grants former prime ministers monthly salaries equal to 30% of the current prime minister’s, one business class flight per year and monthly housing stipend of $5,000, according to Reuters news agency. The second decree grants former ministers salaries equal to 30% of the current minister’s and $1,000 monthly towards accommodation. They will also receive one business class flight a year, Reuters reports. ‘Excessive’ The decrees were strongly criticised across the political spectrum. An adviser to former President Joseph Kabila said they were “not consistent with our socio-economic context”. Patrick Nkanga wrote on Twitter: “It is excessive and needlessly costly for the public treasury.” But the government defended the decrees and said they were not retroactive, so only members of the current government and future government would receive the benefits. The new President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was sworn into office last month. He took over from Mr Kabila in the first peaceful transfer of power in the country for nearly 60 years. The election result was widely criticised, with reports of a deal between Mr Kabila and Mr Tshiseki – although that was denied by both sides
WORLD RUGBY GOES TO KENYA
Kenya for instance has managed to held a Rugby match after a long period of time.Christina Macfarlana will be travelling into Kenya to learn a bout the growth of rugby match.her travel into Kenya, is intended to meet some of the rugby players who are;Awino who lives presently at kibera,Davis chenge among other rugby players, her visit into kenya is to enlighten the rugby players and other match players .
Chief justice David Maraga meets top judges over war.
Kenya has stepped up its war on corruption but the public and other observers,are much kin on the convictiobns.
chief justice in a meeting with the top judges from across kenya,following days of sustained pressure and accusations of being stumbling blocks in the war on corruption.
The chief justice met parties including the court of appeal, President,principal and the president judges at the Milimani ceremonial hall in Nairobi.
Following the complaints over the slapping of the suspects by the court,minimal bails, issuing anticipatory arrest,will be ordering and giving injunctions arbitrarily,this comes two weeks after the vice president and the President led the National Anti Corruption Conference at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi few past days.
Among them were ;Chief justice,director of public prosecutions Noordin haji,Attorney general Paul kihara,senate speaker Kenneth lusaka and Representatives from the public and private sectors.
moses wetangula’s speach over western’s territory.
Speaking during an interview with Radio citizen some minutes ago ,the Bungoma senator,Moses wetangula ,has send amessage of need to the President to look forward towards improving the western level of income,speaking with inspector mwala and francis luchivya today morning,Hon wetangula said it’s now some time back after the President making promises to the western farmers,especially the sugarcane and maize farmers on how he will make payements of thier salaries but unfortunately, due to other arising businesses, the President has always put off, Wetangula therefore said both maize and sugarcane farmers should be looked upon inorder to improve thier level of income.
Doreen majala’S speach to Court
News achor doreen majala,tells the court that his husband was assaulted on monday,she says Hon gideon mulyungi assaulted her in thier matrimonal house
president uhuru’s speach
All the government procurement officers must pass lie detector tests and fresh vetting by june 30, president Uhuru kenyatta ordered while addressing the nation from kinoru stadium in meru town where he presided over the 55th Madaraka day celebration which rotate from county to county.
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