Delays in payment of salaries to traditional authorities in Kasai Central: a worrying situation and a call for action
The traditional authorities of Kasai Central face recurring delays in the payment of their salaries, which causes great frustration among the beneficiaries. According to local sources, these considerable delays have a significant impact on their ability to assume their responsibilities and plunge them into unprecedented vulnerability.
The head of the Bena Kabunge group, Mr. Ismaël Nyime Misombo, expressed his exasperation at this situation during a stay in Kananga to claim his salary. He particularly criticizes the payment procedure which goes through Tshikapa, before finally arriving in the hands of the beneficiaries with a considerable delay. He stressed the importance of the involvement of national and provincial authorities to resolve this problem.
Despite the fact that he finally received his August salary late, Ismaël Nyime Misombo believes that additional efforts must be made to remedy the situation. The Bena Kabunge group, which has more than 43,000 inhabitants, is directly affected by these payment delays.
This situation highlights the difficulties faced by traditional authorities in the region. In addition to their political and administrative responsibilities, they also have to deal with salary delays which impact their daily lives and their ability to perform their duties effectively.
It is essential that concrete steps are taken to resolve this problem. National and provincial authorities must work together to establish a more efficient salary payment system and ensure that traditional authorities in Kasai Central receive their salaries on time. This will not only ease their financial situation, but also strengthen their commitment and motivation to serve their communities.
In conclusion, the delays in payment of salaries to traditional authorities in Kasai Central are a worrying situation that requires immediate attention. It is crucial that steps are taken to resolve this issue and ensure that traditional authorities receive their salaries on time, thereby enabling them to adequately fulfill their responsibilities and contribute to the development of their communities.