Kabale District Outlines Shs53 Billion Budget Priorities for 2027/28 Financial Year

Kabale District Local Government has laid out its strategic focus for the 2027/2028 financial year, setting a preliminary resource envelope of Shs53.1 billion. Local leaders and administrators gathered at the district council hall for a budget conference aligned with national themes centered on economic monetization, industrialization, and digital transformation.

Key areas marked for urgent intervention include health services, human resources, infrastructure, and medical supplies. According to Acting Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Manzi, planned interventions will prioritize maternal and child health, bridging critical staffing gaps, equipping Health Centre IVs, and ensuring steady supplies of essential medicines.

To improve local revenue collection and accountability, District LCV Chairman Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi announced plans to introduce point-of-sale machines for revenue collectors. The district is targeting a collection of about Shs1 billion to help fund development projects and boost allowances for local leaders.

District officials also addressed operational hurdles, such as low recovery rates under the Youth Livelihood Programme and mobility challenges for extension workers. Stakeholders were urged to fully embrace the Parish Development Model and improve transparency across all administrative levels.

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