State Minister for Finance Defends UGX 4.255 Trillion Supplementary Budget Before Parliament

The minister faced scrutiny from committee members, particularly regarding Vote 167 under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

This vote seeks 60 billion shillings for the completion and operationalization of the coffee value addition park in Ntungamo, also known as Inspire Africa.

However, the accounting officer, Peter Ourien, failed to provide the memorandum of understanding between the company and the government, sparking concerns about the collaborative engagement.

Other notable votes include the State House, which requires 8.966 billion shillings, with 5.7 billion for classified expenditure and 3.267 billion for internal security organizations to implement wetland operations.

 The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is also seeking 752.42 billion shillings for Umeme buyout and capital expenditure of 190 billion.

Additionally, the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development is seeking 8.530 billion shillings, with 4.65 billion for national celebrations and 3.88 billion for support to Masuulita remand home.

 KCCA is requesting 6.711 billion shillings to cater for shortfalls in city cleaners' wages and 117 million for parish chiefs' allowances for PDM monitoring.

The Ministry of Trade is seeking 115 billion shillings funding for Actual sugar factory, while Gavi Funding requires 12.287 billion shillings for malaria vaccine introduction and co-financing requirements.

The new A-Level curriculum is also allocated 7.132 billion shillings for immediate and interim intervention.

Lastly, 257.155 billion shillings is being sought for Afcon, specifically for the completion of Hoima stadium, commencement on Aki Bua, and upgrading of approved training facilities, as well as operational expenses for hosting CHAN, a precursor to Afcon.