By Rogers Sanyu | 11th November, 2026
Kagadi
Kagadi District Local Government has held its annual consultative budget conference to identify development priorities and projects for implementation for the 2027/2028 financial year.
The conference, held at Shimo Resort Hotel in Kagadi Town Council on Tuesday 10th November, brought together district leaders, councillors and other stakeholders to discuss key priorities in education, agriculture, health, infrastructure, water supply and other essential public services.
While presiding over the conference, Kagadi District LCV Chairperson Ellegard Tumusiime urged budget implementers to translate proposed priorities into tangible results, emphasizing accountability, value for money and improved service delivery.
He also highlighted the need to urgently repair damaged bridges under the district works department to improve accessibility and connectivity.
Meanwhile, Kagadi Chief Administrative Officer James Luyimbazi expressed concern over low local revenue collection, saying the funds collected are insufficient to finance the district’s planned activities.
Luyimbazi called for increased compliance with Local Service Tax obligations among eligible private-sector employees and salaried government workers to boost domestic revenue.
He also urged district councillors to approve realistic development priorities that are aligned with available resources.
Kagadi Resident District Commissioner Caroline Nanshemeza has commended the district for organizing the conference, describing it as an important platform for identifying development priorities and strengthening accountability.
Nanshemeza calls for effective supervision and cooperation between political leaders and technical officers to ensure proper implementation of government projects.
She cautioned against the misuse of public funds, emphasizing that resources allocated to development projects must benefit the intended communities.
Meanwhile, district councillors welcomed the consultative conference, saying it had provided an opportunity to present community concerns and identify pressing development needs in their respective areas.
