Summary:
According to Nshangabasheija, the 2025/26 budget reflects a 3.7% increase from the current UGX 52.14 billion in FY 2024/25, marking an additional UGX 2.01 billion.
KABALE: Kabale District Council on Thursday laid the budget estimates for the 2025/26 Financial Year, totaling UGX 54.15 billion.
The motion to lay the draft budget was introduced by District Chairperson Nelson Nshangabasheija during a council meeting held at the District Council Hall, chaired by Speaker Flavia Nyinakiiza Kanagizi.
According to Nshangabasheija, the 2025/26 budget reflects a 3.7% increase from the current UGX 52.14 billion in FY 2024/25, marking an additional UGX 2.01 billion. The increase is attributed to additional indicative planning figures, which will fund:
- Construction of retaining walls at upgraded health facilities.
- Pension and gratuity payments.
- Wages for science secondary school teachers.
Revenue Breakdown:
The district’s revenue for FY 2025/26 is projected as follows:
- Local Revenue: UGX 937.42 million (1.7%)
- Central Government Transfers: UGX 50.78 billion (93.8%)
- Donor Funding: UGX 1.08 billion (2%)
- Other Government Transfers: UGX 349.58 million (2.5%)
In addition to the budget, Chairperson Nshangabasheija also presented the draft Consolidated Annual Work Plan, Procurement Plan, Capacity Building Plan, and Revenue Enhancement Plan for FY 2025/26. These documents were laid in compliance with Sections 35(1) and 77(1) of the Local Government Act, Cap 243, as amended.
