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Why this Budget is different

By Morrison Rwakakamba Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts what development economists from Arthur Lewis to […]

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First 100 Days of New Finance Minister – Partnering with You for Accelerated Economic Transformation

Honourable Minister Musasizi, Your pledge before the Parliamentary Committee — to drive accelerated economic transformation, enforce fiscal discipline, boost domestic revenue, support wealth creation, and ensure prudent management of oil revenues — while committing to results-oriented delivery, aggressive procurement reforms, and rigorous value-for-money audits, sets a strong foundation. As debt repayment consumes a large portion […]