Amuria District Council has unanimously approved a UGX 35.2 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, signaling a renewed commitment to service delivery and development across key sectors.
The budget, totaling UGX 35,239,458,000, was approved during a council sitting held on May 29, 2025, presided over by Charles Otim, the District Speaker.
The motion to adopt the budget was tabled by Hon. Kokas Erusu, the Secretary for Finance, and seconded by Hon. Akunyo Sharon Florence, the Councilor representing Persons with Disabilities.
According to the budget breakdown, the education sector emerged as the top beneficiary, receiving UGX 14.5 billion, nearly half of the entire district allocation.
This prioritization underscores the district’s focus on improving access to quality education infrastructure, staffing, and scholastic materials.
The production sector received the second-highest allocation at UGX 1.95 billion, aimed at supporting agricultural extension services, farmer training programs, and agro-processing initiatives.
Roads and engineering followed with UGX 1.46 billion, intended for maintenance and construction of feeder roads to enhance rural connectivity.
Other critical sectors such as health, water and sanitation, administration, and community development also received significant portions of the remaining budget.
The UGX 35 billion budget will be financed through a mix of revenue sources including: Locally Raised Revenues, Discretionary Government Transfers, Programme Conditional Grants, Other Government Transfers and External Financing
This diversified financing approach is expected to ensure stability and continuity in service delivery throughout the financial year.
While presenting the budget, Hon. Kokas Erusu expressed confidence that the approved allocations would positively impact residents across Amuria District.
“This budget is a reflection of our commitment to improving the lives of the people of Amuria District for social and economic transformation,” said Erusu.
His sentiments were echoed by the District Chairperson, Moses Emabu, who reaffirmed the district executive’s commitment to adhering to the priorities outlined in the budget.
“Our leadership will ensure that all planned activities for the 2025/2026 financial year are implemented with integrity, transparency, and accountability,” Emabu stated.
Jacob Jonga, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Amuria, commended the councilors for their maturity and cooperation during the deliberations.
“In some districts, budget approval sessions are marred with chaos and sharp disagreements. But in today’s case, the council demonstrated civility and sober debate,” said Jonga.
He praised the unity exhibited by the council members, attributing it to a shared vision for development in Amuria.
With the budget now approved, the district’s focus shifts to timely execution of programs and monitoring to ensure that intended outcomes are achieved. Sector heads have been tasked to realign their annual work plans with the approved allocations.
Councillors also emphasized the need for continuous engagement with the local population, especially in monitoring government projects, to foster transparency and community ownership.
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