By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Kampala, Uganda – The Office of the Leader of Opposition has unveiled its Alternative Budget Priority Areas for the Financial Year 2025/2026, with a theme focused on combating corruption as a means to achieve effective service delivery.
Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi emphasized that while the current government may not adopt their proposals, it is essential to showcase the direction the country should take.
Ssenyonyi decried the government’s reckless spending on fraudulent projects, citing the Lubowa Hospital project as an example of organized corruption.
He noted that 30% of taxes collected by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is spent on debt repayment, leaving limited resources for critical sectors.
“The government’s reckless spending on projects like Lubowa Hospital is a clear example of corruption. Billions of taxpayers’ money have been sunk into this project, yet public hospitals across the country lack funding and cannot provide basic care,” Ssenyonyi remarked.
He added that the opposition’s alternative budget proposals are designed to address the pressing needs of Ugandans, including access to quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi reiterated that corruption is the greatest evil facing Uganda, with General Museveni and his regime being the primary perpetrators.
Kyagulanyi emphasized that combating corruption requires removing the current government and replacing it with one that truly serves the people.
“Corruption is the one greatest evil our country faces. And its chief priest is Gen. Museveni and his criminal regime. Therefore, you cannot fight corruption until its chief priest is removed and replaced by a government which will truly serve the people of Uganda,” Kyagulanyi stated.
Former Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza dismissed claims that Uganda is a poor country, instead attributing the nation’s challenges to poor management and a “kiosk mentality” among leaders.
Kiiza noted that corruption has become institutionalized in Uganda, with the system rewarding corrupt individuals and silencing those who fight against it.
“Uganda is not a poor country like many people think or like our leaders want us to believe. Uganda is a nation that has poor managers who manage a nation with a kiosk mentality,” Kiiza remarked.
She added that the opposition’s alternative budget proposals are designed to promote transparency and accountability in government spending, and to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to address the needs of Ugandans.
The presentation of the Alternative Budget Priority areas is a significant move by the opposition, as it seeks to provide a viable alternative to the current government’s budget proposals.
The opposition’s proposals are expected to spark debate and discussion among stakeholders, as Uganda seeks to address its economic challenges and promote sustainable development.
The opposition has also vowed to combat corruption and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to address the needs of Ugandans.
This includes increasing funding for critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development, and promoting transparency and accountability in government spending.
The Alternative Budget Priority areas proposed by the opposition are grounded in principles of equity, fiscal responsibility, and realigning Uganda’s financial priorities to serve the people.
The opposition has called on the government to adopt a more transparent and accountable approach to budgeting, and to prioritize the needs of Ugandans.
One thing is clear: the need for transparency, accountability, and efficient allocation of resources is more pressing than ever.
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