Ntungamo Municipality Projects Shs8.47bn Budget, Targets Improved Local Revenue

Ntungamo Municipal Council is projecting a budget of Shs8.47 billion for the 2027/2028 financial year. The financial roadmap aims to bolster local infrastructure and enhance overall service delivery across the municipality.

The proposed resource envelope stands at Shs8,472,952,199. This total comprises Shs7,380,613,708 in central government transfers alongside Shs1,092,338,491 expected to be generated locally.

Speaking during the municipal budget conference, Principal Accountant Luce Mujawimaana stated that the funds will support key development priorities. These include executing the Parish Development Model, raising household incomes, and improving market access.

However, Caretaker Town Clerk Coletta Ainomugisha expressed concern regarding local revenue performance. She noted that collections have historically fallen short of targets, constraining public service delivery in areas lacking central government grants. During the 2025/2026 financial year, the municipality collected Shs767.662 million against a target of Shs947.236 million, achieving an 81 percent performance rate.

Looking ahead to 2027/2028, municipal leaders have prioritized road infrastructure, education, health facilities, and administrative working spaces. Plans involve widening municipal roads, completing ongoing school and health center projects, and renovating office spaces.

Meanwhile, Resident District Commissioner Miriam Kagaiga Mugisha and Mayor Jacob Kafureka urged political and civil servant leaders to cooperate closely. They emphasized that teamwork, accountability, and a collective focus on community needs are essential for successful municipal management.

Read more details about the budget projections in the original report on Nile Post.