Government explores extra funding to speed up chieftaincy dispute resolution

“The President has directed me and the Finance Minister to explore ways to increase funding allocation to the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs to enhance their capacity to dispose of Chieftaincy disputes expeditiously,” Mr Ayariga said.

The government is exploring additional funding for the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs to strengthen their capacity to resolve chieftaincy disputes and prevent prolonged conflicts from escalating into national security concerns.

According to the Minister, government also intends to consider incorporating support for the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs into the Common Fund formula.