Uganda: New Budget Implementation - Experts Welcome Inclusive Tax Reforms, Urge Government to Bridge Implementation Gaps

Uganda: New Budget Implementation - Experts Welcome Inclusive Tax Reforms, Urge Government to Bridge Implementation Gaps

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- As the government officially kicked off the implementation of the Shs 72.1 trillion national budget for the 2025/26 financial year on July 1, leading economic experts and financial analysts have praised the direction of the new fiscal plan--but warned that its success will largely depend on execution.

Education budget requires a 440% boost to meet quality goals

P7 Pupils of Atopi Primary School in class. Classrooms are overcrowded, with an average pupil-to-teacher ratio of 53:1 and worse in some regions where the ratio can go up to 100:1, far above recommended standards.  Uganda spends just 2.7% of its GDP on education, compared to an East African average of 4.2%, and a global benchmark of 4–6 % recommended by UNESCO. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will need to increase its education budget…

Uganda Airlines gets 2025/26 budget for aircraft, routes

Uganda Airlines (UR, Entebbe) is set to receive additional government funding in the 2025/2026 financial year as part of a broader UGX6.92 trillion shilling (USD1.92 billion) investment in the country’s transportation infrastructure, according to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. In his national budget speech, Kasaija did not disclose what portion was ringfenced for the state carrier, but said the budget covered "integrated transport and infrastru…

KAGENYI LUKKA: With Its Current State of Economy, Uganda is Headed to a Middle-Income Status

Uganda’s economy has been on a steady growth trajectory, with the country making significant strides in recent years. The nation’s GDP growth rate has been impressive, averaging around 5-6% annually. This growth momentum is expected to continue, driven by investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and services. As a result, Uganda is poised to join the ranks of middle-income countries, a milestone that would mark a significant achievement in th…