Uganda Budget Framework 2026/27: Priorities and Fiscal Reforms

Strengthening Fiscal Discipline and Cash Management

The Uganda Budget Framework 2026/27 sets out government priorities to improve fiscal discipline and enhance cash management across public institutions. It addresses the misuse of public funds and targets leakages in recurrent spending, particularly in transfers to schools and health centres.

Improving cash flow, strengthening Uganda’s credit profile, and expanding sources of development financing are central to the framework. The government also plans to use innovative financing options while reinforcing internal controls and audit systems to curb corruption.

Reforms in Procurement, Asset Management, and Revenue Collection

The budget framework introduces reforms in public procurement, better management of state-owned assets, and stronger oversight of enterprises. Revenue collection efforts will focus on reducing borrowing dependence.

To improve project execution, the government will remove bottlenecks that slow implementation and ensure adequate counterpart funding for externally supported projects. These measures aim to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Strategic Interventions and Service Delivery

Planned interventions include strengthening the Uganda Bureau of Standards to improve product certification, enhancing public service performance management, and improving coordination across government institutions.

Minister Musasizi emphasized clearing domestic arrears as a priority. A phased plan will eliminate current arrears over three financial years starting FY 2025/26 while preventing new arrears from accumulating.