The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, has assured that Uganda is implementing reforms in public sector spending aimed at strengthening accountability, integrity, and efficient service delivery.
Speaking at a Budget Analysis event in Kampala, Ggoobi said government will enforce a “discipline charter,” which includes scaling down procurement committees and removing non-technical personnel from procurement processes.
He said the measures are intended to reduce bureaucracy, speed up decision-making, and ensure that technical expertise guides public spending.
He noted that Uganda’s economic transformation will be gradual but steady, emphasizing improved execution discipline and a commitment to a cleaner, faster, and more accountable government system. According to him, the reforms are intended to ensure that budget allocations translate into tangible projects and services for citizens.
The national budget, themed “Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access,” seeks to integrate all Ugandans into the money economy.
This will involve greater focus on the private sector, empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises, and investment in sectors that generate dignified employment opportunities.
However, renowned accountant and academic Samuel Sejjaaka cautioned that while the country’s plans are commendable, implementation often falls short.
He called for public service pay reforms as a way to address corruption and improve execution of government programs.
By Francis Lubega
12th June 2026
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