Gov’t increases public service wage bill by shs1.09 trillion, tightens HR management

The Ugandan government has increased its public service wage bill by 1.09 trillion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year. Minister Katumba Wamala announced new human resource guidelines aimed at improving accountability and service delivery across the public sector.
Why it matters
This significant budget increase reflects the government's strategy to professionalize the civil service and address long-term pay targets for critical public sector roles.
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