Uganda pays $12 million yearly to rent space for its embassies abroad. Members of parliament want the country to buy or build its buildings instead.
The rent costs hit hardest in Rwanda and India. Uganda's office in Kigali costs $8,000 monthly for housing its top diplomat. This rate will jump to $10,000 next year.
The embassy pays $12,000 each month for office space in New Delhi, totaling $144,000 per year.
Foreign affairs officials see a way out. They suggest buying a permanent home in Kigali for $1.5 million, which would end the monthly payments.
The New Delhi mission needs $2.5 million to build on land India gave Uganda. The country must act fast as if Uganda delays, India might give the land to another nation.
Parliament members push for quick action. They say buying property beats paying endless rent with public money.
These decisions affect Uganda's presence in key world cities. The choice stands between paying rising rents or investing in permanent embassy buildings.
The rent costs hit hardest in Rwanda and India. Uganda's office in Kigali costs $8,000 monthly for housing its top diplomat. This rate will jump to $10,000 next year.
The embassy pays $12,000 each month for office space in New Delhi, totaling $144,000 per year.
Foreign affairs officials see a way out. They suggest buying a permanent home in Kigali for $1.5 million, which would end the monthly payments.
The New Delhi mission needs $2.5 million to build on land India gave Uganda. The country must act fast as if Uganda delays, India might give the land to another nation.
Parliament members push for quick action. They say buying property beats paying endless rent with public money.
These decisions affect Uganda's presence in key world cities. The choice stands between paying rising rents or investing in permanent embassy buildings.
