The Kazo District Council has approved a Shs27.1 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, signaling a continued focus on improving service delivery and sustaining the district’s rising national performance.
The budget, totaling Shs27,146,518,000, was passed during a council sitting held on Tuesday at the KAN House Conference Hall in Kazo Town Council.
Presiding over the session, District Speaker Dan Nahurira Bwamunyoga commended council members for their unity and dedication to serving the people.
“I want to thank all councilors for their continued cooperation and commitment to serving our people. This unity is what drives Kazo forward,” Bwamunyoga said.
He also praised the district’s impressive performance in national assessments conducted by the Office of the Prime Minister, where Kazo ranked sixth across the country.
“This achievement is a result of teamwork between political leaders and our technical staff. It shows that when we work together, we can deliver real results,” he added.
In a celebratory gesture, the Speaker fulfilled a pledge he had made earlier by donating a bull after the district attained a single-digit ranking.
“When we were celebrating the 14th position, I promised that if we reached a single-digit position, I would give you a bull. Now that we are number six, I deliver my promise,” he said.
According to the approved allocations, the education sector will take the largest share of the budget at 39.4%, followed by health at 19.7% and administration at 14.7%. Roads and engineering, as well as production, will each receive 6.0%, while water will take 4.4%.
Other allocations include statutory bodies at 2.3%, natural resources and planning at 1.7% each, finance at 1.6%, community-based services at 1.1%, trade and industry at 0.8%, and internal audit receiving the smallest share at 0.5%.
Presenting the previous council report, Vice Chairperson Ntungire Fred confirmed that all earlier council resolutions had been successfully implemented.
“All the resolutions passed in the previous sittings have been implemented, which reflects our commitment to accountability and service delivery,” Ntungire said.
District Chairperson Samuel Mugisha Katugunda highlighted key milestones, noting that Kazo had maintained strong progress in governance and service delivery.
“Kazo district ranked sixth nationally in the 2024/2025 assessments, and this is a clear indication that our efforts are yielding results,” Katugunda said.
He also pointed to significant improvements in the health sector, where the district rose to position 13 from 77, attributing the progress to increased staffing.
“We have recruited doctors and additional health workers at Kazo Health Centre IV and other facilities, which has greatly improved service delivery,” he noted.
Katugunda further revealed that the district had strengthened its institutional capacity by recruiting experienced heads of departments and reinstating the District Service Commission.
On infrastructure, he acknowledged earlier delays in the construction of the district administration block by the UPDF Engineering Brigade but noted that progress had since improved.
“There were delays, but after engaging the UPDF Engineering Brigade, the work has picked up, and we are seeing steady progress,” he said.
The Chairperson also emphasized ongoing efforts to boost local revenue collection through improved systems such as IRAS.
“We are strengthening our local revenue systems, including the use of IRAS, to enhance efficiency and increase collections,” he added.
In his closing remarks, Katugunda thanked the district leadership and technical team for their cooperation and urged residents to support national initiatives.
“I thank the Speaker and the technical staff for their leadership. I also call upon residents to continue supporting government programs and initiatives,” he said.
The council session was adjourned with Speaker Bwamunyoga bidding farewell to councilors completing their terms and announcing his intention to seek re-election.
“I wish those who are completing their terms the very best, and I look forward to seeking another mandate to continue serving as Speaker,” Bwamunyoga said.