Rubangakene patrick

Economist|Policy Analyst | Life is a race that needs to be won.| A true LAMOGI|

[Local Government Finance Commission @lgfcweb]

Mr Musumba urged LGs to strengthen property rates administration, citing concerns over low revenue mobilization. With a target of UGX 1 trillion in local revenue collections & only half achieved so far, he called on all stakeholders to do their part in closing the gap. #LGFC_UG

[97.5 Messiah Radio @975messiahradio]

UPDATE: The Local Government Finance Commission has engaged Kasese District Local government on matters to deal with mineral loyalties including previous performance in remitence and challenges encountered.
#MessiahRadioUpdates

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

Interesting times ahead.

[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

“I had thought when we spent nearly UGX180 Billion on construction of that tower in Nakawa, that the issue of rent was resolved. But I saw you recently, as soon as Sudhir completed the building, you were the first to occupy it. You were occupying other facilities of Sudhir. Are you just conduit URA you just pay Sudhir money? But in any case, if you look at the amount that you are quoting here for rent, if you gave me this money, I would build for you offices in the next five years, you don't need to rent,” Ssemujju said.

📸@Parliament_Ug

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

@EPRC_official @UDB_Official It's really sad. May the lord grant your soul eternal rest

[CSBAG (csbag.org) @CSBAGUGANDA]

Adam Babaale Secretary Local Government Finance Commission on enhancing local economic development agenda urged for the following
▶️The transfer of park user fee collection from urban authorities to @URAuganda created created a gap, as they neglected registration and enforcement, leading to illegal pack user fee collection. Negotiations are underway to reinstate LGs' collection of park fees, potentially generating UGX 100 billion annually.
▶️The amended Market Act eliminated landlords in markets and ownership of lockups by public servants. Despite this, some local governments are abusing the law. To address this, LGFC is registering all vendors for direct tax payments to local governments via IRAS.
▶️Other untapped revenue collection sources include boda-bodas if organised across the country, Government can collect UGX 300bn collected annually
▶️Lastly, LGFC is pushing for professionalisation of Administration and management of local revenue. Most districts currently recruit accountants with no training on local revenue administration and management

#UGBUDGET26
@mofpedU
@ACODE_Uganda
@JuliusMukunda

[The WASH is Everyone's Business Campaign @WASHCAMPAIGN]

The Sanitation for Markets film produced by @bbstvug is out. 💧🛒

It brings forward the realities of vendors and customers in Kampala’s markets and why safe, dignified sanitation is essential for public health and livelihoods.

This is part of WASH is Everyone’s Business, calling for cleaner, safer markets for all.

📽️ Watch and share.
#WASHIsEveryonesBusiness #SanitationForMarkets #UrbanWASH #PublicHealth

[CSBAG (csbag.org) @CSBAGUGANDA]

DAY 2 MASAKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET CONSULTATIONS FY2026/27
The Ongoing Local Government Budget Consultative Workshop is happening in Solo Hites Hotel for the Central Cluster for the 2nd day.

We started with the keynote address from Adam Babaale the Commissioner chairperson of LGFC on behalf of the minister. Later, Joseph Mutanya from Mukono Local Government presented on the Natural resources programme
#UGBUDGET26 #TenfoldGrowth #USD500BillionEconomy
@JuliusMukunda @Cote_Sandra @namagembeck
@Ericodongo @p_muhangi @milian_edna
@SEATINIUGANDA @ISERUganda @wecisnet
@tiuganda1 @NGOFORUMGULU @Kwidug1996
@FRAUGANDA

[Local Government Finance Commission @lgfcweb]

Day 8 of the Programmes Conditional Grants negotiations is underway: Planning for Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change and Water Management . The Lgfc strives to ensure that LGs protect, restore and add value to forests and wetlands..

[Local Government Finance Commission @lgfcweb]

Day 6 of the Conditional Grants Negotiations between UNAT on behalf of LGs and @MAAIF_Uganda. Promoting agro Industrialization for sustainable LG financing, improved service delivery and improved food security

[ULGA @UlgaSecretariat]

Uganda Local Government Negotiations and Advocacy Team-UNAT is currently undertaking the Negotiations on Program Conditional Grants for the FY 2026/27,as the 1 activity to kick start d Budget cycle, followed by d National Budget Conference & later Regional Budget Workshops.

[Local Government Finance Commission @lgfcweb]

About the Conditional grants negotiations 2026/2027 between @MTWAUganda and UNAT on behalf of the Local Governments coordinated by @lgfcweb at Piato Restaurant

[Local Government Finance Commission @lgfcweb]

Highlights from the negotiation exercise conducted by @lgfcweb between @MTWAUganda and Local Governments represented by Uganda Negotiations and Advocacy Team (UNAT). Promoting local tourism

[SEATINIUGANDA @SEATINIUGANDA]

The 7th Commission set an ambitious goal of raising local revenues to UGX 1 trillion by the end of the current financial year, up from the NDP4 target of UGX 890 billion, with confidence that the capacity exists if well-supported. - Mr. David Walakira, Public Financial Management (PFM) Specialist#TaxJusticeUG #DRMMattersUG
@OxfaminUganda @SeatiniU @herbertk4
@TaxJusticeNet @URAuganda @GovUganda @URAuganda @GovUganda @taxalliance_ug
@GA4TJ @TaxJusticeAfric @Parliament_Ug
@IrlEmbUganda @DiakoniaAfrica

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

@mofpedU @MoWT_Uganda @NPA_UG @CSBAGUGANDA

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

Overcoming Implementation Barriers in Public Investment Management for Fiscal Sustainability is top on the agenda today. its time to reflect and ensure the adress challenges of counterpart funding, and enhance the capacity and involve local contractors in delivering Public Works

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

The Hon Silas Augon in his closing remarks has called upon WASH partners to engage and advocate for more WASH financing in schools and use of evidence.@WASHCAMPAIGN @CSBAGUGANDA @Educ_SportsUg @WaterAidUganda @gdbhoka1 @mofpedU

[Rubangakene patrick @rubapatrick]

Hon Dr George Bhoka @gdbhoka1 has noted that there is a huge unmet need for WASH in schools setting. Hence its an oputune moment for partners to rethink and explore creative needs, innovations to adress this challenge. @WaterAidUganda @WASHCAMPAIGN @Educ_SportsUg @Parliament_Ug

[Cornelius K. Ronoh @itskipronoh]

Nanyuki has erupted. There’s a mother of all protests over the killing of Julia Njoki by the police. #JusticeforJuliaNjoki

[Julius Mukunda - truth always counts! @JuliusMukunda]

Tax Justice Urgency: Africa loses $88B/year to illicit financial flows enough to fund Uganda's budget and over! At #FfD4, the UN Tax Convention MUST:
✅Tax billionaires & polluters
✅End profit shifting by multinationals
✅Return Africa's stolen wealth @cs_ffd @CSBAGUGANDA

[WaterAid Uganda @WaterAidUganda]

From June 10–13, 2025, WaterAid Uganda held a three-day training to build internal capacity in policy, budget, and influencing advocacy to advance climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across the country.

The training was led by Chisomo Manthalu, National Advocacy Support Lead; Manka Kway, Regional Advocacy Manager; and Patrick Rubangakene, the Advocacy Officer. Sessions focused on Uganda’s planning and budgeting cycle, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy narrative development.

The initiative comes at a time when Uganda’s WASH sector faces widening funding gaps and increasing climate threats. Strengthening advocacy from within is part of WaterAid Uganda’s broader strategy to position WASH as a public health and climate resilience priority.

#WASHisEveryonesBusiness #WASHAwayInequality #WaterForAll #ClimateResilience