Rubirizi,Uganda – Rubirizi District Council has passed a UGX 36.4 billion budget for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, with the bulk of funding directed toward education, health, and infrastructure to boost service delivery and household incomes.
The budget was approved during a council sitting held yesterday at the district headquarters.
District Planner Atwine Albert said the budget is tailored to increase household incomes and deliver equitable development that improves the quality of life. He noted that education takes the largest share at UGX 15.4 billion to support learning infrastructure, scholastic materials, and staffing, while health follows with UGX 6.9 billion aimed at upgrading facilities, drugs, and community health services.
Administration was allocated UGX 5 billion to strengthen governance and coordination, with the production department receiving UGX 2.3 billion to drive agriculture and livelihood programs. The roads department secured UGX 1.74 billion for opening and maintaining community access roads, and UGX 966 million was earmarked for water to expand safe water coverage. Tourism and trade will receive UGX 525 million to harness the district’s economic potential, while natural resources and environment got UGX 447 million for climate action and conservation.
Presiding over the sitting, District Speaker Hon. Katesigwa Stivin said the budget is anchored on transparency, accountability, and service delivery. He noted that council reviewed challenges affecting service delivery and agreed on corrective measures, while outlining the strategy and priorities for FY 2026/2027. He warned public servants that any misuse of funds would lead to arrest and prosecution.
Outgoing District Chairperson Aguba Silvester said the budget will advance infrastructure development, human capital development, and climate change mitigation. He commended outgoing leaders for laying a strong foundation for social-economic transformation through unity and cooperation over the past five years, and urged them to remain calm, focused, and committed as they hand over office.
Story By: Tugume Muzafaru
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