Amolatar, Uganda | Amolatar District Council on Monday approved a UGX 32 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, aimed at accelerating development across health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and community services.
The budget was presented by District Chairperson Geoffrey Ocen during a council meeting attended by Members of Parliament, local council leaders, department heads, civil society representatives, and development partners.
According to the chairperson, the budget aligns with the district’s development priorities under the Amolatar District Development Plan IV and central government policies, emphasizing socio-economic transformation, improved service delivery, and transparency in public spending.
Of the total budget, UGX 30.7 billion is expected from central government releases, UGX 682 million from development partners, and UGX 610 million from locally generated revenue.
All local collections, including sub-county revenue, will be remitted through the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) and reconciled by the Uganda Revenue Authority to ensure proper monitoring and accountability.
Health, education, water, and community services will receive the largest allocation.
Key projects include the completion of maternity and children’s wards at Amolatar HC IV, renovation of classrooms, construction of VIP latrines, and drilling of six new boreholes to improve access to safe water.
The budget also prioritizes governance and security functions to strengthen statutory bodies and oversight committees, as well as public sector transformation to cover staff salaries, pensions, and the completion of sub-county infrastructure, including council halls.
Agricultural development remains a key focus, with funds directed toward climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, farmer training, and strengthening agribusiness linkages to improve productivity and market access.
The district also intends to improve transport infrastructure, maintaining over 40 kilometres of district roads, carrying out spot gravelling, and implementing emergency road interventions to ensure connectivity.
Environmental conservation initiatives will include tree planting, wetlands restoration, and monitoring of compliance with environmental regulations.
In addition, the district plans to promote tourism and private sector development through the mobilization of farmer groups, strengthening cooperatives, and mapping local tourist sites to attract visitors and investment.
Chairperson Ocen acknowledged that the district faces significant challenges that could affect budget implementation.
These include staffing gaps in critical departments, persistent court cases, prolonged drought, weak local revenue collection, and inadequate infrastructure.
He assured residents that strategic programs under the National Development Plan IV are expected to address these challenges and improve the livelihoods of the people of Amolatar.
“This budget is not merely numbers on paper; it is a tool for growth, accountability, and prosperity. Every allocation is designed to deliver tangible improvements in the lives of our residents,” Ocen said.
The approval of the budget marks a critical step in ensuring that the district can implement its planned interventions in time for the start of the financial year, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes in service delivery, economic development, and community welfare.