Government Increases Councillors’ Allowances

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has adjusted upwardS allowances for councilors from K80, 000 to K100, 000.

Councilors through Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) submitted a petition to the Ministry in June, 2018 for government to consider an increment due to high cost of living in the Country.

According to a Circular letter signed by Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development addressed to all District Commissioners, the adjustment is with effect from 1st July, 2018.

“The approval has been made on consideration that each council will contribute 20% from its locally generated revenues and the balance will be covered from the General Resource Fund,” reads the letter.

It further warns DCs that it is not permissible to pay ward councilors from any other source of funds.

Commenting on the matter, Councilor for Msakambewa East Ward Martin Luka expressed disappointment saying the petition requested a 50% increment.