The Ministry of Public Service has issued a directive to all accounting officers to ensure that all government workers and pensioners receive their payments by December 23, ahead of the Christmas holiday.
The move is aimed at enabling public servants and pensioners to celebrate the festive season without financial disruption, according to a statement shared by the Government Citizen Interaction Centre (GCIC).
Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, emphasised the importance of timely payment in a communication to government agencies.
Ensuring that wages, salaries and pension disbursements are completed promptly aligns with longstanding public service requirements that accounting officers prioritise these obligations.
In past guidance, accounting officers were instructed to pay wages, salaries, pensions and gratuities by the end of the month as part of efforts to reinforce fiscal discipline and accountability across government payrolls. Kikubo Lane
The directive reflects broader efforts by the Government of Uganda to improve human resource management within the public sector and safeguard the welfare of its workforce.
Timely payment of salaries and pensions has been a recurring priority for the Ministry of Public Service, which coordinates and oversees payroll practices for ministries, departments, agencies and local governments.
Public servants and pensioners have often awaited clear timelines for disbursements, especially around holiday periods when financial preparedness is critical. This year’s festive directive reinforces the ministry’s commitment to service delivery and the welfare of retirees and workers alike.
