Inside the released Shs 23.03 Trillion for quarter one spending

The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, representing 27 percent of the approved national budget, as government moves to sustain service delivery and economic activity.

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, said the releases have been aligned with implementation schedules, projected domestic revenue and expected external financing disbursements to ensure smooth execution of government programmes.

According to Ggoobi, a significant portion of the funds will cater for statutory obligations, with Shs 10.83 trillion allocated to debt and treasury operations. Wages and salaries across government will take Shs 2.46 trillion, while Shs 566.44 billion has been earmarked for pension and gratuity payments.

Key constitutional institutions have also received allocations, including Shs 355.27 billion for Parliament, Shs 51.12 billion for the Judiciary and Shs 15.20 billion for the Office of the Auditor General.

Under the government’s ATMS strategy aimed at driving tenfold economic growth, agro-industrialisation has been allocated Shs 289.6 billion to support research, innovation and critical interventions. Tourism development will receive Shs 65.6 billion to boost promotion efforts, including the “Explore Uganda” campaign.

In the mineral development sector, Shs 50 billion has been allocated to the Uganda National Oil Company and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda to fast-track the country’s first oil project. Science, technology and innovation, including ICT and the creative industry, will take Shs 377.9 billion.

Security institutions will also consume a sizeable share of the budget, with the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs receiving Shs 360.7 billion, State House Shs 103.3 billion, Uganda Police Force Shs 144.9 billion and Uganda Prisons Service Shs 105.6 billion. The Office of the President has been allocated Shs 100.5 billion, while intelligence agencies, ISO and ESO, will receive Shs 58.4 billion and Shs 27.4 billion respectively.

Infrastructure development remains a key priority, with the Ministry of Works and Transport receiving Shs 1.53 trillion, including external financing, to support projects such as Uganda Airlines, Uganda Railways, Kalangala Infrastructure Services and the Standard Gauge Railway.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has been allocated Shs 609.4 billion for rural electrification and power projects, while Kampala Capital City Authority will receive Shs 169.7 billion for roads, drainage and social services. The Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs has been allocated Shs 67.4 billion for urban development projects under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area programme.

In the human capital development sector, the Ministry of Health will receive Shs 325.11 billion, with a large portion funded externally. National Medical Stores has been allocated Shs 284.7 billion for essential medicines, while specialised institutions such as the Uganda Cancer Institute and Uganda Heart Institute will receive Shs 191.5 billion.

Referral hospitals have been allocated Shs 124.68 billion, while the Ministry of Education and Sports will receive Shs 234.83 billion, alongside Shs 271.71 billion for public universities. The National Council of Sports has been allocated Shs 103.83 billion.

Local governments will receive Shs 428.7 billion to support service delivery, including Shs 340.4 billion in grants and Shs 88.3 billion for capital development, particularly projects linked to AFCON 2027 preparations.

Revenue-generating institutions have also been facilitated, with Uganda Revenue Authority receiving Shs 130.6 billion to enhance tax collection. Other allocations include Shs 9.6 billion for the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Shs 50.7 billion for the National Citizenship and Immigration Control, Shs 19.6 billion for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and Shs 2.4 billion for the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.

Government officials have emphasised the need for strict adherence to budget execution guidelines to ensure efficient utilisation of resources and value for money as the new financial year gets underway.

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