Rukungiri Municipality Projects 11.1% Budget Drop to Shs. 15.8 Billion in FY 2027/28

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has projected a resource envelope of Shs. 15,846,102,271 for the 2027/28 financial year, representing a decrease of Shs. 1,983,297,338 (11.1%) compared to Shs. 17,829,399,609 allocated in the ongoing 2026/27 financial year.

The figures were presented on November 12, by Rukungiri Municipality Senior Planner Justin Mwijukye, who represented the Principal Finance Officer, Judith Kyomugisha, during the Municipal Budget Conference held at Christ the King Catholic Parish in Rukungiri Municipality.

According to Mwijukye, the projected resource envelope comprises Shs. 14,445,635,271 in Central Government transfers and Shs. 1,400,467,000 in locally raised revenue.

She said the resources will guide budget prioritisation and allocation towards the municipality’s key service delivery priorities.

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The Rukungiri Municipality Town Clerk Isaiah Tumwesigye said the municipality will focus on strengthening local revenue collection to reduce dependence on Central Government funding, which he described as unpredictable.

Tumwesigye also emphasised the need for proper revenue assessment and collection through the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) to avoid revenue shortfalls and ensure the municipality meets its financial commitments.

He further urged departments to integrate key cross-cutting issues into the 2027/28 budget, including gender equality, support for women, children, persons with disabilities and the elderly, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and proper waste management.

He said all municipal projects should consider environmental protection, disaster risk reduction and inclusive service delivery.

While delivering his remarks, Rukungiri Municipality Mayor Boaz Kansiime Matiita said the municipality will prioritise infrastructure development, particularly roads, health and education, as well as human capital development, production and value addition to improve household incomes and food security.

Matiita recognized the contribution of development partners and called for continued support towards the municipality’s development programmes.

He also urged municipal leaders and technical staff to promote teamwork, environmental protection and the fight against corruption to ensure effective implementation of government programmes and socio-economic transformation.