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Gulu city council approves Shs 44.6 billion revised budget for FY 2026/2027

30 March 2026, 10:59 am

Section of Gulu city councilors at the passing of the budget on 27 March 2026 at the city council hall

By Gift Okello

Gulu City Council has officially approved a revised budget of 44.6 billion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year. This marks a significant 5-billion-shilling increase compared to the previous year’s allocation.

The City Secretary for Finance, Caroline Adong, attributed the rise to enhanced funding under the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Development Program and an adjustment in civil servant wages. While the budget was initially projected at 40.7 billion shillings, it was pushed upward after the Ministry of Finance allocated an additional 3.8 billion shillings.

City secretary for finance Hon. Caroline Adong on the proposed budget for FY2026/2027

A breakdown of the revised figures highlights several key allocations Shs 2.5 billion for teacher salaries, Shs 778 million for gratuity payments, Shs 555 million for pensions, Shs 475 million for tourism development grants.

Hon. Caroline Adong secretary finance Gulu City council presenting the budget for FY2026/2027 on Friday 27 March 2026

Gulu City Mayor, Alfred Okwonga, emphasized the need for seamless coordination between technical and political leaders to ensure these funds translate into results.

His worship the mayor of Gulu city Alfred Okwonga on the budget

Morris Odong, the city Councilor for Laroo-Pece Division, expressed optimism that the increased funding would directly improve service delivery.

Hon Moris Odong city councilor for Laroo-Pece division elaborating and commending the budget increase for the FY2026/2027 at the city council hall.

Similarly, City Speaker Joyce Alima commended the stakeholders involved and welcomed the newly elected councilors to the chambers.

The city speaker Hon. Alima Joyce Reenie of the budget projection

The Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Gulu City East, who attended the full council session, also lauded the move, describing the budget approval as a vital step toward community development.

Deputy RCC in charge of Gulu West( Laroo Pece city division) Peter Banya on the budget
Deputy Rcc Peter Banya far right, mayor elect Julius Labeja, city mayor Alfred Okwonga both in suits and city executives posed for a photo moment after passing the budget.

The City Council’s approval comes just three days after the Pece-Laroo City Division approved its own balanced budget of 4.77 billion shillings for the same financial year.