Kandorozu slams budget of neglecting rural communities
National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has accused the government of neglecting rural communities. He warns that the mid-term budget review offers no economic relief to households affected by the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) lockdowns. Contributing to the mid-term budget review on Tuesday, Kandorozu said rural households face worsening food insecurity as schools close for the holidays, while pensioners continue to suffer delays in receiving grants due to verification processes. “The lack of drought relief and economic support could trigger increased rural-to-urban migration in January, as families move in search of better opportunities,” he said. Kandorozu questioned the effectiveness of