The Budget Committee yesterday refused to approve State House's request for Shs92 billion in supplementary funding, citing duplication of figures amid heavy criticism of President Museveni's unchecked spending.
Astonished legislators led by Dokolo MP Felix Okot-Ogong wondered whether President Museveni was aware such "lavish" spending flies in the face of harsh economic realities the country is facing Finding their explanations unacceptable, the committee which is scrutinising government's supplementaries, threw out ministers and State House officials who they directed to return next Tuesday with a clearer justification for the huge expenditure.
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