KIRYANDONGO, November 11, 2026 – Kiryandongo District Local Government has unveiled its budget strategy for the Financial Year 2027/2028, with a projected resource envelope of Shs 45.3bln.
The strategy was presented by Anselem Kyaligonza, the Chief Administrative Officer [CAO], during the district budget conference held recently at the district headquarters.
Kyaligonza called for increased investment in agriculture, tourism and development initiatives that directly benefit households across the district.
According to the tentative Indicative Planning Figures [IPFs], Central Government transfers will account for Shs 40.6bln, representing 89.65 percent of the total budget. Local revenue is projected at Shs 3.5bln [7.89 percent], while donors and development partners are expected to contribute Shs 1.1bln [2.46 percent].
The education sector will receive the largest allocation of Shs 18.5bln, followed by health with Shs 10.9bln and administration with Shs 5.66bln.
Other allocations include Works [Shs 2.6bln], Production [Shs 2.3bln], Community-based services [Shs 1.6bln], Natural resources [Shs 794 million], Statutory bodies [Shs 759mln], Water [Shs 657mln], Planning [Shs 566mln], Finance [Shs 434mln], Trade and Industry [Shs 200mln] and Internal audit [Shs 189mln].
The CAO commended civil society organisations, donors and implementing partners for supplementing government funding through off-budget support. He said the district was fortunate to have several development partners and urged them to sustain their support.
He also emphasised the need to strengthen local revenue collection through improved taxpayer identification, updated property valuations, effective use of the Integrated Revenue Collection System, enhanced enforcement and regular revenue reconciliation.
“There is also a need to lobby the central government for increased wage support to fill vacant positions, upgrade health facilities and code both secondary and primary schools,” he added.
Dan Muganga, the Resident District Commissioner of Kiryandongo, urged stakeholders attending the conference to prioritise the interests of local communities when making budget decisions.
He emphasised the importance of identifying and investing in key economic sectors, particularly tourism, while supporting emerging innovators.
“Kiryandongo district is not benefiting adequately from Murchison Falls National Park, unlike neighbouring districts,” he said, calling on relevant stakeholders to follow up on the matter.
Muganga also urged the local government to strengthen revenue collection in areas bordering the national park and called on LC III chairpersons to support revenue mobilisation efforts.
The Kiryandongo district LCV Chairperson, Nelson Osaga, stressed the importance of political involvement in budget planning and resource allocation.
“No budget must be decided by the technical team only. All budgets must go through from the Parish to the district to decide on priorities because the budget is for the local people,” Osaga said.
He also called for greater transparency in the budgeting process and announced that quarterly budget performance reviews would be conducted to assess progress and track achievements.
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