The Ministry of Finance has released Shs19.79 trillion to fund Uganda’s final quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, signaling a strong push to complete projects, maintain service delivery, and stimulate the economy before the year closes in June.
The release, announced Tuesday, covers April to June and accounts for 25.64% of the national budget. It includes wage payments, development financing, debt servicing, and essential operations across government sectors.
According to Treasury Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi, the allocations break down as follows:
- Shs8.903 trillion for salaries, operations, and development spending
- Shs2.677 trillion from external financing
- Shs8.126 trillion dedicated to debt and treasury obligations
- Shs83.85 billion raised through local revenue
Government wages take a significant portion—Shs1.993 trillion—while Shs288.75 billion goes toward pensions and gratuities.
Statutory Bodies and Economic Engines
Key institutions have secured hefty allocations:
- Parliament: Shs172.64 billion
- Electoral Commission: Shs94.22 billion
- Judiciary: Shs58.23 billion
- Auditor General: Shs17.46 billion
- National Planning Authority: Shs11.17 billion
Under the Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and Science (ATMS) strategy, economic growth drivers are also receiving a cash injection.
Agro-industrialization leads with Shs524.68 billion. This supports research, operations, and development within agencies like NARO, NAGRC&DB, and the Ministry of Agriculture. Tourism has secured Shs41.12 billion, including funding for the Source of the Nile initiative.
In mineral and oil development, Shs224 billion has been released. UNOC alone gets Shs166.5 billion for its share in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Science and tech innovation received Shs169.31 billion. Of that, Shs41 billion is for last-mile internet expansion under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project.
Security, Infrastructure, and Urban Development
Security remains a top priority. The Ministry of Defence received Shs1.05 trillion, while Police took Shs144.72 billion. State House got Shs196.07 billion, and Uganda Prisons received Shs49.99 billion for production and storage projects.
Infrastructure received a major boost. The Ministry of Works and Transport secured Shs2.11 trillion, the single largest allocation. These funds will pay road contractors and support major projects like the Standard Gauge Railway and Kalangala ferry services.
Energy and Mineral Development took Shs515.92 billion, aimed at rural electrification and manufacturing power lines. Kampala Metropolitan Affairs received Shs111.4 billion, mostly for the Greater Kampala Urban Development Project.
Health, Education, and Local Governments
Human capital development remains critical. Education received Shs290.28 billion, supporting USEEP and the rehabilitation of key institutions. Public universities and education centers were granted Shs110.35 billion.
The Ministry of Health got Shs303.46 billion, covering GAVI immunization programs, facility upgrades, and medical equipment. National Medical Stores was given Shs110.65 billion, while cancer and heart institutes received a combined Shs57.65 billion.
Mulago, Butabika, and regional hospitals received Shs36.89 billion, mostly for non-wage operations. Local governments secured Shs316.06 billion—though no fresh development funds were released, as they were frontloaded in Q3.
Wealth Creation and Revenue Authorities
The Parish Development Model remains a flagship initiative, with Shs529 billion released this quarter. UDC got Shs115 billion, and UDB received Shs18 billion.
Revenue-generating bodies were also supported:
- Uganda Revenue Authority: Shs124.43 billion
- Uganda Registration Services Bureau: Shs5.03 billion
- National Citizenship & Immigration: Shs17.1 billion
- Uganda National Bureau of Standards: Shs1.79 billion
As Uganda wraps up the 2024/25 fiscal year, this funding aims to ensure steady service delivery, complete major infrastructure, and lay a stronger foundation for economic resilience.
