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By Sharon Kyomugisha Government has allocated Shs10.21 trillion to security, governance and rule of law institutions in the 2026/27 financial year, with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, police, prisons, intelligence services, immigration and justice institutions listed among the priority areas. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the money will go towards continued modernisation, training and welfare of the UPDF, full equipping...

By Lubwama Nasir Government has allocated Shs2.26 trillion to agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 Budget, with spending directed to research, irrigation, extension services, inputs, post-harvest handling, agro-processing, certification and market access. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said agriculture remains central to Uganda’s economy because it employs millions of people, supplies raw materials to industry, supports exports and sustains rural livelihoods. He said...

By Sulphine Bonabana Government has allocated Shs2.07 trillion to energy development in the 2026/27 financial year, with focus on power generation, transmission, rural electrification and industrial power connections. According to the Budget Speech, the priority projects include commencement of the 380-megawatt Kiba hydro-electricity plant, a floating solar plant at Isimba, and 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in the Elgon and Acholi...

By Hellen Barbra Gizamba Somali referee Omar Artan’s World Cup dream ended at the border, after he was not allowed to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Days later, UEFA has handed him one of European football’s biggest appointments. Artan has been selected to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will be played on August 12...

By Samuel Ssenono Government has allocated Shs8.79 trillion for transport infrastructure development in the 2026/27 financial year, with roads, railways, airports, bridges, ferries and Uganda Airlines listed among the priority areas. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the money will support construction of the Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway, completion of rehabilitation works on the Metre Gauge Railway, construction and maintenance of roads...

By Amon Ngabo Uganda’s sports budget has been placed at Shs460.78 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with government putting fresh money into preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The allocation is provided under the National Council of Sports, with Shs3.01 billion going to wages, Shs191.42 billion to non-wage spending and Shs266.35 billion to domestic development. The wider Education, Skills...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Uganda’s tourism sector has been allocated Shs567.32 billion in the 2026/27 Budget, with government putting money behind destination marketing, tourism infrastructure, hospitality standards, conservation and economic diplomacy. The allocation comes at a time government says tourism has fully recovered from the COVID-19 slump, with receipts rising to USD1.86 billion in 2025. That is above the USD1.4 billion recorded...

By Sharon Kyomugisha The International Specialised Hospital of Uganda at Lubowa is 75 percent complete and is expected to be finished in December 2027, according to the 2026/27 Budget Speech. The project returns to the centre of the health budget at a time government is putting more money into specialised treatment, medicines, newborn care, diagnostic equipment and emergency response. Finance Minister Henry...

By Juma Nsamba Uganda’s creative industry has been handed three things in the 2026/27 Budget: money, legal protection and a promised home. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said government has provided Shs33 billion to establish a revolving fund for musicians and other creatives. The money is meant to support enterprise growth and job creation in the arts sector. Part of that money is...

Government banks on oil, exports and domestic revenue, but fuel taxes, debt refinancing and higher household costs will test the economy By Samuel Ssenono Uganda’s 2026/27 Budget is a large fiscal bet on production, oil, tax collection and public investment. The spending plan stands at Shs84.39 trillion, up from the revised Shs81.61 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year. That is an increase...