The Ministry of Finance released the draft national budget for the upcoming fiscal year, estimating total expenditures at 79.22 trillion Ugandan shillings. The plan prioritises infrastructure development, health sector expansion, and education reforms, while allocating increased resources to debt servicing and security. Revenue projections rely on higher tax compliance, improved customs collection, and projected growth in the agricultural sector. Opposition parties have called for greater transparency in the allocation of funds, especially for the newly earmarked climate‑resilience projects.
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