Fifteen years is a long time in public service. It is even longer when spent at the center of a country’s economic decision-making. When Matia Kasaija first entered the Ministry …
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Will Cutting Holiday Spending Actually Stabilize the Economy? Inside Uganda’s New Budget Plan
Uganda is entering a new phase of fiscal discipline, marked by a decision that could reshape how the country approaches national celebrations and public spending. The government has announced that, …
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Uganda’s Shs 1.1 Trillion Supplementary Budget Reshapes Economic Outlook
On May 5, 2026, Uganda’s Parliament approved a Shs 1.1 trillion supplementary budget, marking a significant mid-year adjustment to the country’s fiscal framework. The approval followed suspension of standard scrutiny …
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On April 24, 2026, Parliament approved a record UGX 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year. On paper, it signals ambition, scale, and a bold push toward industrial …