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Happy birthday, Maama @JanetMuseveni. May God's abundant blessings be with you.

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President @KagutaMuseveni today hosted Mr. Gilbert Weill, a survivor of the 1976 Entebbe Airport hijacking, together with his family and friends at State House, Entebbe. Nearly 50 years after the ordeal, the visit included a tour of the old airport terminal and reflections on the legacy of the Entebbe incident, Uganda's transformation over the years, and opportunities for stronger cooperation between Uganda, Israel and Europe.

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President @KagutaMuseveni has called for deeper political integration in East Africa and across Africa, warning that future security threats will require a united continent capable of defending its interests on land, air, sea, and in space.

Delivering a Lecture of Opportunity at the Senior Command and Staff College- Kimaka, the Commander-in-Chief emphasized that prosperity, security, patriotism, and Pan-Africanism remain central to Africa’s transformation and strategic future.

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President @KagutaMuseveni Challenges New Cabinet to Deliver Results and End Corruption.

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President @KagutaMuseveni has arrived at the ongoing Cabinet Induction Retreat.

Taking place under the theme, "Leading Government with Integrity, Discipline, and Results; Delivering Uganda to Upper Middle Income Status," the retreat provides a platform for strategic reflection, policy alignment, and a renewed commitment to effective service delivery, wealth creation, and the accelerated socio-economic transformation of Uganda.

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Today, President @KagutaMuseveni will officially open the Cabinet Induction Retreat for newly appointed Ministers at @NaliKyankwanzi.

The President is expected to provide guidance on the Government’s priorities for the 2026–2031 period, with an emphasis on wealth creation, accountability, discipline, and the transformation of Uganda’s economy.

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Uganda's economy has expanded to approximately US$ 69 billion and is projected to grow by 10.2%, driven by strong export performance, wealth creation initiatives, and First Oil.

This Budget allocates 95.6% of discretionary resources to Agro-Industrialization, Tourism Development, Mineral-Based Industrialization, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and their key enablers. The focus is on production, productivity, value addition, exports, and job creation as Uganda advances towards a US$500 billion economy.

"The era of planning and debate is over; the era of implementation and results has begun."

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📊 Total Budget: Shs84.39 trillion, up from Shs81.61 trillion in FY2025/26.

💵 Domestic revenue is projected at Shs45.96 trillion, including Shs40.16 trillion in tax revenue.

🤝 Financing will be complemented by domestic and external borrowing, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), venture capital, Sukuk financing, and other innovative financing instruments.

🏗️ Shs22.05 trillion is allocated to development expenditure.

👨‍🏫👩‍⚕️ Shs9.71 trillion is allocated to wages and salaries.

🎯 The government will strengthen expenditure efficiency by prioritizing high-impact investments under the ATMS and their enablers while eliminating wasteful expenditure.

Key tax and revenue measures for FY2026/27:

👷 PAYE threshold increased from Shs235,000 to Shs335,000 per month to boost take-home pay for low-income earners.

🏪 VAT registration threshold increased from Shs150 million to Shs300 million annually to ease compliance for small businesses.

🏨 Tax holiday introduced for developers of ultra-luxury tourism facilities.

⚡ Income tax exemption for Bujagali Energy extended to support affordable electricity tariffs.

✅ Tax relief measures approved to encourage compliance and clear outstanding tax obligations.

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The government is strengthening market access for Ugandan products by investing in standards, certification, quality assurance, and trade competitiveness.

Following automation, import inspection turnaround time has reduced from three weeks to four hours, product testing from 30 days to 14 days, and product certification from 180 days to 45 days. The government has also developed 450 standards, certified hundreds of products, and expanded laboratory infrastructure to support exports and industrial growth. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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The government continues to expand access to quality education, skills development, and sports infrastructure.

Approximately 9.52 million learners benefited from UPE, while nearly 1 million benefited from USE and Universal Post O-Level Education and Training. The government completed 90 additional seed secondary schools, expanded 54 existing schools, operationalized 259 seed schools, and continued investments in STEM, vocational education, and digital literacy. Hoima Stadium has been completed, while preparations for AFCON 2027 remain on schedule.

Shs 6.66 trillion has been allocated to education in FY2026/27, alongside an additional Shs 568.65 billion to enhance salaries for primary school and arts teachers.

In Health, the government continues to invest in a healthier and more productive population through increased funding for medicines, specialized healthcare, and modern medical infrastructure.

This year, funding for essential medicines increased to Shs 862.93 billion. Seventeen Regional Referral Hospitals and 25 General Hospitals were equipped with Neonatal Intensive Care Units, 14 Regional Referral Hospitals received CT scan machines, and Uganda successfully performed its first bone marrow transplant. Construction of the specialized Cardiac Hospital in Naguru, the International Specialized Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa, and regional cancer centers is also progressing.

Shs 5.23 trillion has been allocated to the health sector in FY2026/27. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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Government continued investing in reliable and affordable energy to power industrialisation and socio-economic transformation.

Uganda's installed electricity generation capacity now stands at 2098MW. During the F/Y, Government expanded transmission infrastructure, advanced key power projects, increased rural electrification, and connected over 419,000 households through off-grid solar solutions. Grid access in rural areas nearly doubled from 6.8% in F/Y 2021/22 to 11.4% in F/Y 2024/25.

In F/Y 2026/27, Government will commence the 380MW Kiba Hydropower Project, develop a floating solar plant at Isimba, advance preparations for nuclear energy at Buyende, expand transmission networks and substations, accelerate rural electrification, and support industrial power connections.

Shs 2.07 trillion has been allocated to energy development. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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The government continued strengthening peace, security, and the rule of law through investments in security infrastructure, intelligence systems, operational capacity, and personnel welfare across the UPDF, Police, Prisons, and Intelligence services.

Uganda remained one of the region's most stable countries, with reported crime declining by 10.2% in 2025. The National Referral Military Hospital is now operational, construction of the UPDF Headquarters has reached 70%, and housing units and administrative facilities for the Air Force and Marines are under construction.

Uganda also continued contributing to regional peace and security operations, expanded National ID enrollment and issuance to enhance access to services and financial inclusion, and commenced cattle restocking in Acholi, Lango, and Teso to support household recovery and livelihoods.

The government has allocated Shs 10.21 trillion to security, governance, and rule of law institutions in F/Y 2026/27. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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Science, Technology and Innovation remains central to Uganda's strategy of achieving tenfold economic growth and building a knowledge-based economy.

This F/Y year, Government commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, expanded local pharmaceutical manufacturing through Dei BioPharma, Microhaem Scientifics and Jena Herbals, strengthened Uganda's space science capabilities through the National Space Centre at Mpoma, advanced value addition through the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo and banana processing innovations, and expanded digital infrastructure nationwide.

Shs. 1.14 trillion has been allocated in FY2026/27 for Science, Technology and Innovation, ICT and the creative industries, with a focus on commercialising innovations, expanding digital connectivity, strengthening research and development, and creating high-value jobs. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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Uganda is transforming mineral wealth into industrial wealth through value addition, local processing, and strategic investments.

This year, the government confirmed an estimated 300 million tonnes of iron ore, commissioned a new clinker factory in Moroto capable of producing 2 million tonnes of clinker annually, advanced EACOP and upstream oil projects towards First Oil, and completed Phase I of Kabalega International Airport.

Shs. 473.51 billion has been allocated in F/Y 2026/27 to support mineral-based industrial development, mining, oil, and gas. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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Uganda's tourism sector has fully recovered from the effects of COVID-19, with tourism receipts rising to US$1.86 billion in 2025, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of US$1.4 billion in 2018/19 and rebounding strongly from US$562 million in 2020.

The sector remains one of Uganda's most powerful export industries, generating foreign exchange, creating jobs, and supporting thousands of enterprises. Through the "Explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa" campaign, Uganda has expanded its global visibility, winning the "Best in Show – Africa" award at the 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show and the "Best Exquisite Destination Award" at the Outbound Travel Mart in Mumbai, while also securing major international conferences and strengthening its position as a preferred destination for tourism, investment, and business.

To sustain this momentum, the government has allocated Shs567.32 billion in F/Y 2026/27 for destination marketing, tourism infrastructure development, conservation and wildlife protection, hospitality training, health tourism, and Economic & Commercial Diplomacy. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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The government is accelerating Uganda's 10-fold growth strategy through targeted investments in Agro-Industrialization, Tourism Development, Mineral-Based Development, and Science, Technology & Innovation (ATMs) - sectors identified as the country's strongest drivers of exports, jobs, incomes, and investment.

In F/Y 2026/27, Shs2.26 trillion has been allocated to Agro-Industrialization to increase productivity, expand market access, promote value addition, and transition Uganda from exporting raw commodities to higher-value products. Investments in agricultural research, irrigation, mechanization, animal disease control, and commercial coffee production are strengthening the sector's contribution to wealth creation and prosperity. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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Uganda's economy is projected to grow by 6.4% in FY2025/26, up from 6.3% in FY2024/25, reaching an estimated size of US$69.3 billion (Shs250.4 trillion) by June 2026.

@GovUganda remains committed to accelerating wealth creation, creating productive jobs, and transforming Uganda into a US$500 billion economy. To date, over Shs11 trillion has been invested in wealth creation initiatives, including the @PDMSecretariat, to move households from subsistence production into the money economy.

The next phase of PDM will focus on increasing productivity, promoting value addition, and expanding market access to raise household incomes and sustain Uganda's economic transformation. -- Hon. @henrymusasizi1, Minister of @mofpedU.

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