Ntungamo,Uganda – The Central Division Council of Ntungamo Municipality has approved a Shs313.4 million budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, focusing on improving service delivery to the community.
The budget was passed during a council sitting held in the Central Division council hall, presided over by outgoing Speaker Scode Barigye.
Speaking to councilors and technical staff, Principal Assistant Town Clerk Andrew Walabyeki hailed both outgoing and current councilors for laying a strong foundation for the social and economic transformation of Central Division.
Walabyeki asked division leaders to identify business enterprises and space to allocate traders in the area.
This followed concerns raised by Central Division LCIII Chairperson Robert Mugisha Kanyaate over the demolition and eviction of traders from the division to other divisions due to the ongoing national trade order.
Kanyaate thanked the council and technical staff for the unity and cooperation exhibited over the last five years.
He praised Senior Assistant Town Clerk Coleta Ainomugisha for being accountable and transparent, which he said has enabled Central Division to outperform other divisions.
Assistant RDC Ntungamo Daniel Twakira commended the leadership of Central Division for the work done and urged outgoing councilors to remain focused and committed.
Senior Assistant Town Clerk Coleta Ainomugisha highlighted achievements, challenges, and pending tasks, including titling division land and constructing a three-stance toilet at Ntungamo Primary School.
During the sitting, all 15 councilors were formally recognized with certificates of appreciation for their exceptional contributions to the growth and development of Central Division.
Source: Radio Ankole
