Politics 5 May 2026 Howwe Entertainment
Uganda Parliament Approves Shs1.1 Trillion Supplementary Budget
Uganda's Parliament has sanctioned a supplementary expenditure of Shs1.1 trillion for the 2025/2026 financial year. The funds are earmarked for key national events and administrative needs, including preparations for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and local council elections. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42922/parliament-approves-shs1.1-trillion-supplementary-expenditure
The Ugandan Parliament has given the green light to a substantial supplementary expenditure amounting to Shs1.1 trillion for the 2025/2026 financial year. The approval came after a motion to suspend Rule 160 of parliamentary procedure, bypassing detailed scrutiny by the Budget Committee and sectoral committees.
Presenting the request, the Minister of State for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, highlighted several critical areas requiring additional funding. These include preparatory works for Uganda’s hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027, for which the Ministry of Sports has been allocated Shs29 billion. Furthermore, Shs56 billion has been designated for the Ministry of Local Government to conduct long-awaited local council (LC) elections across the country.
Funds have also been set aside for the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, with Shs3 billion allocated to the Office of the President. Additionally, Shs46 billion will address wage shortfalls across various government departments.
Minister Musasizi contended that while some expenditures, like the presidential swearing-in, were foreseen, the actual costs exceed initial budgetary provisions. He stressed the urgency of AFCON preparations, citing immediate requirements for road works in Kira Municipal Council, stadium pitch improvements, and branding of host cities. He urged Parliament to approve the supplementary, arguing that these critical needs could not be deferred to the next financial year.
However, the supplementary request faced opposition from some legislators. Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju and Hon. Medard Ssegonna questioned the classification of these expenses as unforeseen, pointing out that many were predictable. Hon. Jonathan Odur sought further accountability by requesting a detailed list of villages where LC elections would be conducted.