TAKEAWAYS

• Singer Catherine Kusasira dropped a bombshell on the UG Diaspora Connect podcast, admitting she pulls in Shs6 million monthly.
• She slammed pay inequality among presidential advisors, noting some peers snag Shs15 million while others get just Shs2 million.
• Channeling Orwell’s Animal Farm, Kusasira quipped that all animals are equal, but some are definitely more equal than others.

Musician Catherine Kusasira has revealed that she earns approximately Shs6 million every month in her capacity as a presidential advisor, while also disclosing that some of her colleagues in the same position earn considerably more.

Speaking to Mary Flavia Namulindwa on the UG Diaspora Connect podcast, Kusasira opened up about her role as one of President Yoweri Museveni’s advisors, revealing that her salary is public information and has previously been discussed.

According to the singer, her office is located in Mengo, where she usually sits while carrying out her duties. She also confirmed that the Shs6 million is a monthly payment, rather than an occasional allowance.

Kusasira, however, revealed that remuneration among presidential advisors varies significantly, with some earning Shs12 million or Shs15 million, while others receive as little as Shs2 million or Shs3 million.

“Some earn Shs12 million, others Shs15 million, and there are those who earn Shs2 million or Shs3 million. I don’t know why it is like that,” she explained.

To illustrate the differences in earnings, Kusasira referenced George Orwell’s famous novel Animal Farm, drawing attention to its well-known observation about equality and privilege.

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others,” she remarked, using the literary reference to describe the differences among people holding similar advisory positions.

Despite the disparity, Kusasira said she hopes to improve her standing and earn more in the future. She revealed that her ambition is to continue working hard and demonstrate her value so that the President can elevate her to a higher position.

The musician expressed confidence that she would eventually achieve this ambition, suggesting that she remains optimistic about her future in public service.