How KCCA budget shortfall of Shs 325bn threatens roads, drainage and waste management projects

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) faces a Sh328.5 billion reduction in its indicative budget for the 2027/2028 financial year, raising concerns about its ability to improve roads, drainage, waste management, healthcare and education in the capital.

The authority’s budget has fallen from Sh1.054 trillion in the current financial year to Sh725.445 billion for the next financial year, forcing officials to prioritise projects amid growing demand for public services.

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  Lukwago says KCCA may skip 2026/2027 Budget over Shs198b funding cut

  Mr Lukwago said the decision was reached by the City Executive Committee (CEC) after reviewing the budget ceiling allocated to the authority under the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework

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  MPs slash KCCA budget by Shs18 billion

  Others are lease payment to Buganda Land Board as ground rent for some city schools estimated to cost Shs804m, KCCA sports funding at Shs1.2b and outstanding Pay As you Earn

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  KCCA introduces new taxes to plug funding gap

  The new taxes will become operational in the next Financial Year

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  KCCA, NWSC trade blame over damaged roads, pipes

  Lord Mayor, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo said he lost a limb in an accident caused by a pothole dug by National Water

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  KCCA reports 78% progress on city roads rehabilitation

  Minister urges quality, speed in Kampala infrastructure projects