The Minister for presidency, Esther Mbayo, has warned journalists against asking money from people to issue emergency permits during the lockdown period.

Mbayo said she has received information that some RDCs are charging money to issue the permits “It’s an allegation but I am moving around. If I get any RDC who is soliciting for money before issuing out the movement permits, I will discipline them,” she said.

The Minister vowed that whoever is reported to be asking for money in exchange for a movement permit will be reprimanded.

Mbayo also directed RDC’s to create task forces at the sub-county level to help improve service delivery and avoid crowding.

“We have instructed RDCs to institute task forces at sub-county levels for service delivery,” she said.

“Even when they are serving the public, RDC’s and their Deputies should ensure that they observe the social distancing rule to avoid overcrowding,” she said.

About districts without RDC’s, Mbayo revealed that the deputies in nearby districts would be posted to those districts.