Tag Archives: 2026/27 Budget

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Ugandan government’s decision to allocate Shs 2.26 trillion to the agro-industrialization programme in the 2026/27 national budget—the highest funding ever directed to the sector—underscores the growing recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the country’s economy. Agriculture contributes approximately 24% to 26% of Uganda’s …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has sharply criticised the proposed National Budget for the Financial Year 2026/27, describing it as detached from the realities of ordinary Ugandans and overly skewed towards government and security spending. Speaking during a media briefing at the party headquarters …