Lyantonde District Local Government

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 Public servants have been briefed on the new pension reforms under the Public Service Pensions Act, 2025, which introduce a contributory pension arrangement for eligible public servants. Under the new scheme, employees will contribute 5% of their salary, while Government contributes 10%, bringing the total contribution to 15%. The scheme will be mandatory for public servants below 55 years, while those aged 55 and above may choose to remain under the existing arrangement or join the new scheme. Benefits already earned under the current pension system will be preserved. The reform also provides for a minimum pension, investment of contributions and continued pension benefits for eligible members who leave public service under specified circumstances. Public servants have been urged to update their biodata and employment records to ensure accurate computation of their retirement benefits and to participate in the forthcoming registration and sensitisation exercises. #LocalGOVT27 #KnowYourBudget27

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the entry restrictions that were imposed on travellers from Uganda due to Ebola concerns. Ugandans travelling to the UAE can now enter under the normal travel requirements. #OpenGovUg

📍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 | 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, continues the Local Government Budget Consultations, with the Central Region consultations taking place in Masaka City from 21–22 September 2026. The consultations bring together local government leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on priorities for FY 2027/2028 and align local development plans with the national development agenda. Theme: “Full Monetization of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access.”* #LocalGovT27 #KnowYourBudget27 #TenfoldGrowth #USD500BillionEconomy

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕/𝟐𝟖 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 The Government of Uganda has outlined seven strategic shifts that will guide the formulation and implementation of the FY 2027/28 National Budget, with a strong focus on revenue mobilisation, private investment, job creation, exports, household incomes and economic transformation. Presenting the Budget Strategy for FY 2027/28, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Henry Musasizi said the strategy is designed to accelerate the realisation of Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy through effective implementation of the ATMS and their enablers, while strengthening fiscal discipline and accountability. The first shift is revenue-led fiscal consolidation, with domestic revenue mobilisation placed at the centre of budget formulation. Government will broaden the tax base through data and technology, curb revenue leakages, improve compliance and strengthen mobilisation of complementary financing, including non-tax revenue. The resources mobilised will be prioritised towards the ATMS, their enablers and essential public services. The second shift is prudent management of oil revenues. The Minister said oil revenues will be managed transparently and sustainably in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, Cap. 171, as Uganda moves towards oil production. The third shift is mobilising private capital for the ATMS to accelerate economic growth, create productive jobs and increase household incomes. This will include exploring innovative financing mechanisms, strengthening public-private partnerships, improving the business environment and attracting higher levels of foreign direct investment. The fourth shift is accelerating the realisation of the Tenfold Growth Strategy through effective implementation of the ATMS and their enablers. This will require stronger coordination among public institutions, deeper partnerships with the private sector and consistency between Government policies and implementation. The fifth shift places jobs, exports and household incomes at the centre of the budget. According to the Minister, Uganda must convert higher economic growth into structural transformation by making the economy increasingly export-oriented, generating productive employment and ensuring that growth remains fiscally sustainable. The sixth shift focuses on strengthening wealth creation programmes. Government will build on investments in programmes including the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and the Presidential Skilling and Industrial Hubs to deepen the monetisation of Uganda’s economy. “Government will strengthen the wealth creation programmes to increase production, employment and household incomes,” Hon. Musasizi said. The seventh shift is enforcing key budget reforms aimed at strengthening budget discipline, credibility and accountability. The reforms will focus on improving allocative efficiency, internal controls and audit systems, while strengthening procurement and accountability for results. The FY 2027/28 Budget Strategy therefore places resource mobilisation, investment, production, employment, exports and household incomes at the centre of Government’s fiscal and economic policy. The strategy is intended to ensure that public resources are directed towards interventions that support Uganda’s structural transformation and accelerate progress towards the country’s long-term economic growth ambitions. Seven shifts. One direction: a stronger, more productive and more competitive Ugandan economy. #FY2027_28 #TenfoldGrowth

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