KIKUUBE, May 19, 2025 –– The Kikuube District Council has approved a budget of over Shs 33.6 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year [FY], with councillors expressing optimism that the funding will significantly improve service delivery across the district.
The budget was presented by the Secretary for Finance and Councillor for Kiziranfumbi Town Council, Zuria Nyakahara, and was passed on Thursday during a council session chaired by District Speaker Chris Nkalu at the district headquarters in Kisambo.
The newly approved budget reflects an increase from the current financial year’s allocation of Shs 31.2 billion, which ends on June 30, 2025.
According to the budget estimates, wages take the largest share at Shs 17 billion. Education has been allocated Shs 13 billion, health Shs 8.9 billion, water Shs 1.7 billion, while roads have received Shs 1.5 billion.
The majority of the funding—Shs 29.4 billion—will come from central government transfers. Local revenue is projected at Shs 1.5 billion, external financing at Shs 1.9 billion, and other government transfers from line ministries will contribute Shs 590 million.
Commenting on the budget, District Planner Faustine Baguma Twesigye noted that the 8 percent increase is partly due to reinstated wages for staff who had previously been removed from the payroll following a verification exercise by the Auditor General.
He further attributed the budget increase to the introduction of new initiatives such as the Uganda Climate Smart Transformation Project, which addresses the impacts of climate change, and the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, funded by the United Nations Capital Development Fund.
Kikuube District Chief Administrative Officer, Canon Edward Businge, urged all leaders and technical staff to ensure that the budget is implemented effectively to fulfil its intended purpose.
“This budget addresses seven strategic areas that align directly with the pillars of the Parish Development Model, including mindset change, production and agriculture, and infrastructure, among others. If all duty bearers fulfil their responsibilities, the budget will play a vital role in transforming our communities,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kikuube District LCV Chairman, Peter Banura, raised concerns over the district’s poor revenue collection performance and called for efforts to expand the local revenue base.
The district had projected to collect Shs 1.5 billion in local revenue for the FY 2024/2025 but has so far realised only Shs 800 million, yet the new FY for Uganda begins on July 1 , 2025 .
Banura noted that shortfalls in local revenue significantly impact the district’s ability to plan and deliver services effectively. “Local revenue contributes greatly to our district’s financial health. If we fail to meet our targets, it compromises service delivery,” he warned.
During the session, the council also approved a financial motion to increase the operational permit fees for sugar factories from Shs 5 million to Shs 10 million.
This development comes as Uganda’s Parliament recently passed a national budget of about Shs 72.4 trillion for the FY 2025/2026, which is expected to be formally presented in mid-June by the Finance Minister Matia Kasaija .
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