KIRYANDONGO, May 17, 2026 — Kiryandongo District Council has approved a Shs 48 billion budget for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with leaders pledging to accelerate socio-economic transformation through improved service delivery and infrastructure development.
The district aims to transform Kiryandongo from a predominantly rural, subsistence agricultural area into a thriving industrialised district with reputable leadership and an improved quality of life for all residents by 2040.
According to the Secretary for Finance, David Mugenyi, the education sector received the largest allocation in the approved budget framework, amounting to Shs 18bln. The funds will cater for teachers’ salaries and the improvement of school infrastructure across the district.
The health sector received the second-largest allocation of Shs 9.3bln, while the Production and Marketing Department was allocated Shs 2bln to support agricultural production and commercialisation initiatives.
Kiryandongo Chief Administrative Officer Anselem Kyaligonza said the resource envelope for the FY 2026/2027 had increased by 1.97 per cent compared to the current FY 2025/2026.
He attributed the increase to enhanced funding from the Ministry of Finance, various Ministries, Departments and Agencies [MDAs], as well as development partners and donors.
Council members were also informed that revenue performance for the current financial year had recorded mixed results across different funding sources.
Locally generated revenue stood at 64 per cent of the targeted Shs 3.4bln, while central government transfers performed at 75 per cent of the projected Shs 4.2bln. Other government transfers registered 51 per cent performance against the expected Shs 2.1bln, whereas external financing exceeded expectations, achieving 110 per cent performance amounting to Shs 3.6bln.
Under the new financial year, the district plans to prioritise expenditure on key development projects aimed at improving public service delivery and residents’ living standards.
Priority areas include the construction and rehabilitation of administration blocks, classrooms, staff houses, roads, VIP latrines in schools, health facility infrastructure, markets and water facilities. District leaders said the planned investments are expected to improve education standards, healthcare access, sanitation, transport connectivity and economic activity within communities.
However, during discussions on the implementation of the current budget, district authorities acknowledged persistent challenges affecting service delivery and project implementation.
The major challenges highlighted included low staffing levels across various departments, limited community participation in government programmes, and the negative attitude of some taxpayers towards local revenue payments.
Council members emphasised the need for increased public sensitisation on tax compliance, strengthening staffing structures, and encouraging community participation in monitoring government programmes to ensure effective implementation of the approved budget.
Despite the challenges, district leaders expressed optimism that Kiryandongo remains committed to achieving sustainable development and improving livelihoods through the prudent utilisation of the approved resources.
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