Kabale Unveils 2026/2027 Priorities: Roads, Human Capital, and Parish Development Top Agenda

By Alex Byakatonda

 

Communications Officer-Kabale

 

The Kabale District Local Government has outlined its key development priorities for the Financial Year 2026/2027, focusing on infrastructure development, human capital improvement, agro-industrialization, water and sanitation, and full implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).

 

This was revealed by the District LCV Chairperson, Nelson Nshangabasheija, while officiating at the District Budget Consultative Meeting held today at the District Rukiiko Hall. The meeting brought together political leaders, technical staff, development partners, civil society, and community representatives to deliberate on investment priorities and align district plans with national development goals.

 

Nshangabasheija said the conference provides a critical platform for identifying priority interventions that will shape the District Work Plan and the Budget for FY 2026/2027, before submission to the District Council for approval.

 

“Our focus will remain on improving road infrastructure, strengthening education and health services, enhancing community mobilization and mindset change, and promoting agro-industrialization through value addition,” said Nshangabasheija. “We must also ensure effective implementation of the Parish Development Model to lift more households from subsistence to commercial production.”

 

He further commended all stakeholders — including political leaders, technical officers, and implementing partners — for their continued dedication to service delivery and prudent management of government programs.

 

 

Presenting the district’s preliminary resource envelope, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Robert Mugabe, representing the CAO Mr. Ronald Mutegeki, announced that Kabale District expects a total budget of UGX 51.01 billion for FY 2026/2027.

 

Of this, UGX 48.99 billion (96%) will come from central government transfers, UGX 937.4 million (1.9%) from locally raised revenue, and UGX 1.08 billion (2.1%) from external or donor funding.

 

Mugabe emphasized that the 2026/2027 priorities are drawn from both the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and the Five-Year District Development Plan, with the ultimate goal of transforming Kabale from a predominantly peasant economy to a modern and prosperous district by 2040.

 

He noted that the government’s broader goal is to fully monetize the economy, with the parish economy playing a central role in this transformation. Findings from the 2024 National Population and Housing Census indicate that the proportion of households engaged in subsistence farming has dropped from 39% in 2019 to 33%.

 

To sustain this progress, Mugabe said parish chiefs will be required to monitor and annually report on the performance of their respective parish economies through the State of the Parish Economy and Asset Register (SPEAR) report. The detailed update on the performance of the Parish Development Model (PDM) will be presented by the District Commercial Officer.

 

 

In his remarks, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Michael Muramira Kyakashaari emphasized the need for discipline, integrity, and accountability in implementing government programs.

 

“When there is a functional and responsible government, priorities at the district level are achieved,” Kyakashaari said. “We must strengthen technical planning and ensure that extension workers remain focused on their duties, not private business. We are going to act firmly where negligence is reported.”

 

The district budget conference marked a key milestone in Kabale’s planning cycle, setting the tone for inclusive, evidence-based, and accountable budgeting that supports both local and national development aspirations.

 

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