Lira City, Uganda – Lira City East Division has yesterday (Tuesday, March 25, 2025) unveiled its UGX 3,749,482,027 shadow budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting a significant increase from the UGX 3,526,917,250 allocated in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The development marks a crucial step in the division’s planning process, setting the stage for discussions and adjustments before final approval in May 2025.
The budget was presented by Charles Opio Olol, the Secretary for Finance and Works, during a session at Lira City East Division Council Hall.
In his speech, he broke down the allocations across key sectors as follows:
1. Administration – UGX 461,751,405
2. Finance – UGX 257,686,578
3. Planning – UGX 71,275,423
4. Council – UGX 379,940,985
5. Production – UGX 88,756,305
6. Health – UGX 251,578,743
7. Trade and Industry – UGX 31,421,764
8. Education – UGX 130,778,174
9. Works – UGX 260,797,532
10. Natural Resources – UGX 31,631,598
11. Gender and Community-Based Services – UGX 97,397,613
12. Physical Planning and Housing – UGX 61,465,907
Speaking after the budget presentation, Lira City East Division Mayor, George Okello Ayo, urged councillors and relevant committees to carefully scrutinize the document.
He emphasized the importance of thorough review, stating that by May 2025, when the council reconvenes for budget approval, members should be well-prepared to make any necessary adjustments.
The council session, which was chaired by Deputy Speaker Moses Hassan Okeng, marked the beginning of a process that will shape the division’s priorities in the coming financial year.
As the review process unfolds, all eyes will be on how the final budget allocations will impact key sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, and trade areas that remain critical for Lira City East’s growth and development.
With the shadow budget now tabled, councillors are expected to hold consultations and debates before the final deliberations in May 2025.
The coming months will be crucial in determining whether additional resources will be injected into critical sectors or if cuts will be made to balance competing priorities.
The UGX 3.7 billion budget signals an ambitious financial plan for Lira City East Division, reflecting a commitment to enhancing service delivery.
