The district has unveiled a proposed budget of UGX 296.5 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, outlining an ambitious, development-focused agenda centred on infrastructure expansion, human capital development, and improved service delivery.
The draft budget was presented on March 31, 2026, by the Secretary for Finance, Planning and General Duties, Betinah Nantege, during a District Council session held at the istrict Headquarters Council Chambers. The sitting was presided over by District Speaker Nasif Najja.
While presenting the budget, Nantege noted that the proposal is aligned with Uganda’s national development strategy, which prioritizes full economic monetization through commercial agriculture, industrialization, service sector expansion, digital transformation, and improved market access.
The district’s financing structure remains largely dependent on central government support. Of the total budget, UGX 97.26 billion is expected from central government transfers, UGX 176.24 billion from other government sources, and UGX 23.02 billion from locally generated revenue.
Infrastructure development takes the largest share of the proposed expenditure, with the Roads, Housing and Engineering sector allocated UGX 176.74 billion to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic activity.
Human Capital Development, which includes education and skills training, has been allocated UGX 47.11 billion, while Governance and Lower Local Governments will receive UGX 42.13 billion to strengthen administrative capacity and improve service delivery.
The Health sector has been allocated UGX 15.56 billion to support primary healthcare services, while the Production sector will receive UGX 5.29 billion to boost agricultural productivity and household incomes.
Additional allocations include UGX 2.52 billion for Natural Resources, UGX 1.72 billion for Water and Sanitation, UGX 885 million for Community Development, UGX 774 million for Planning, and UGX 408 million for Commerce.
Nantege emphasized that the proposed budget prioritizes development expenditure aimed at long-term socio-economic transformation, with infrastructure and efficient service delivery identified as key drivers of growth in the district.
The draft budget is expected to be tabled for consideration and approval at the next council sitting.
The meeting was attended by Chief Administrative Officer Jude Mark Bukenya, district technocrats, and other key stakeholders.