The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has clarified that the delay in the payment of October stipends to some delegates of the programme is not a fault from the office.
The PAP said it has since cleared the process of payment of stipends to delegates for October, adding that the banks of the affected delegates may have challenges with their payment systems.
The clarification was made via a statement by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator.
The statement however assured that the PAP is in touch with the affected banks to ensure that affected delegates are paid their stipends as soon as the challenges are resolved.
“The Presidential Amnesty Programme wishes to clarify that the delay in the payment of October stipends to some delegates is not from the Office.
“The PAP Office had since fulfilled its obligations in the process of payment of stipends to delegates.
“In fact, the Office caused payment to be made on October 24 following authorisation by the Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro.
“It is very likely that the banks of the affected delegates have challenges with their payment systems, and should be able to pay once they resolve the issues.
“The Office is concerned that some delegates have not yet received their stipends, and advises the affected delegates to remain calm as they would definitely receive alert.
“The Office is in touch with the affected banks to ensure that affected delegates are paid their stipends as soon as the challenges are resolved.
“The PAP Administrator prioritises the payment of delegates’ stipends, and would never hesitate to fulfill the Office’s obligations in the process of payment.
“The Office thanks all delegates for their cooperation and understanding,” the statement read in full.
