Rukungiri Municipality Aligns with Government’s Strategic Direction and Budget Framework for FY 2026/27
Rukungiri Municipality has successfully convened its Budget Conference for the Financial Year 2026/2027, focusing on aligning municipal priorities with the Government of Uganda’s overall strategic direction. The meeting provided a platform to review achievements from FY 2024/25, share indicative planning figures, and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders in line with the national theme,“Full Monetization of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access.”
The conference took place at Christ The King Church today which brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including political leaders, technical officers, representatives from NGOs, religious institutions, the business community, and members of the Municipal Development Forum reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive planning and participatory governance.
The Town Clerk, Mr. Tumwesigye Isaiah, while officiating the meeting, highlighted key municipal achievements for FY 2024/25. These included progress in Public Sector Transformation, Agro-Industrialization, Human Capital Development, Tourism Promotion, and Private Sector Growth. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum in implementing government programs aimed at improving livelihoods and service delivery
His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Makuru Charles, reiterated the municipality’s focus on infrastructure development, particularly in roads, health, and education, as well as production and value addition to boost household incomes and ensure food security. He urged all departmental heads to prioritize budget allocations that accelerate the socio-economic transformation of Rukungiri Municipality.
Various departments including Education, Engineering, Health, Production, Administration, Planning, and the Office of the Clerk to Council presented their performance reports and plans for the coming financial year.
Representing the civil society sector, Ms. Kateeba Agnes, Centre Program Manager at TASO Rukungiri, commended the strong partnership between the organization, local government, and the Ministry of Health. She shared TASO’s achievements such as the retention of 6,864 clients in care, establishment of a corporate clinic serving 191 clients, and provision of critical services including HIV testing, ART, NCD and TB management, and eMTCT services. Ms. Kateeba expressed gratitude to the Government of Uganda, the Ministry of Health, religious institutions, and the Municipal Health Department for their continued support in improving public health outcomes.
In her closing remarks, Ms. Kellen Kagisha, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Rukungiri, applauded the technical team for their diligent work and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to accountability and transparency. She noted that such budget conferences serve as vital platforms for reviewing progress and setting clear targets for community development. Ms. Kagisha further called upon religious leaders and community stakeholders to continue supporting government programs that uplift citizens’ welfare.
