The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED) has released Shs14.5 billion to meet part of the terminal benefits of the retired veterans of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), according to a press release signed by ISO Director General Col (rtd) Frank Kaka Bagyenda.
The money arises out of the consent agreement in civil suit No.164/2004, Henry Waibale and others Vs Attorney General. The money will go to 874 veterans retired between 1993 and 1995.
The office of the President and the minister of security appointed a committee to verify and prepare a list for payments. The verification exercise at Nakasero Primary School runs from December 17-20, 2018.
According to a press release, among others, the beneficiaries are required to come with the National Identification Cards, discharge certificate, copy of bank statements.
For the beneficiaries who passed away, the estate administrators are required also to include death certificate, letters of administration, estate bank account and local council letters introducing them as the administrator of the estate.