Uganda’s government has released 16.5 trillion shillings (US$4.4 billion) to finance public spending in the third quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, the finance ministry said, as authorities step up expenditure on infrastructure, social services and debt obligations.
The funds are intended to support priority sectors including roads, energy, education, health and security, as well as statutory payments such as salaries, pensions and domestic debt servicing, according to the ministry.
Officials said the disbursement aligns with the government’s approved budget and reflects efforts to maintain service delivery amid tight fiscal conditions and rising financing needs.
Uganda, like many African economies, is facing pressure from elevated debt servicing costs, weaker global growth and tighter financial conditions, prompting authorities to balance spending priorities with fiscal consolidation targets.
The government has pledged to improve budget execution and strengthen revenue mobilisation to reduce reliance on borrowing, while continuing to fund key development projects.
