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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has approved a bill raising members of parliament\u2019s monthly salary to 800,000 South Sudanese Pounds or roughly 2000 United States Dollars, according to the speaker of parliament Jemma Nunu Kumba.<\/p>\n

In January, lawmakers passed a bill increasing their monthly salary from 9,400 South Sudanese pounds to 800,000 South Sudanese Pounds (around $2000), sparking criticisms from among members of the public.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a parliamentary sitting at Freedom Hall on Wednesday, speaker of parliament Kumba said the salary increment has been approved by President Kiir and is effective from March 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe emoluments and privileges of the members of the Transitional National Legislature Act 2022 have been ascended to by His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, and it is now a law,\u201d Kumba said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. South Sudan\u2019s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has approved a bill raising members of parliament\u2019s monthly salary to 800,000 South Sudanese Pounds or roughly 2000 United States Dollars, according to the speaker of parliament Jemma Nunu Kumba. 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