Members of parliament demand cars of 500 million shillings car for each of them.
This was sparked by the criticism they are facing from the public over the new proposed 200 million shillings cost for their cars.
Mps who include the MP for Masindi district Jalia Bintu , Mbale
Municipality MP Jack Wamayi and Sembabule district woman MP Hanifa kawooya said that as mps should be given new brand cars.
MPS said that they are tired of old vehicles which pollute the
environment and urged government to consider provision of new brand cars. Masindi woman mp Jalia Bintu said that mps should be given new vehicles at a cost 400-500 shillings so as they travel in a
comfortable way and minimize possible accidents against them.
Sembabule district woman mp Hanifa kawooya said that the mps should also be given houses.
The speaker of parliament Rebecca kadaga said that there a need for
publication the cost of vehicles other government institutions and
agencies so as the public appreciates why mps should have vehicles
they deserve.