Budget Allocations: Government gives out Shs10.21 trillion to security, governance and rule of law
According to the budget speech, reported crimes fell by 10.2 percent from 218,715 cases in 2024 to 196,405 cases in 2025.
Security, governance and rule of law institutions will receive Shs10.21 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year as government moves to consolidate peace, strengthen national security and improve justice delivery.
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi described peace and security as the foundation upon which economic development and investment are built.
“Peace, security and the rule of law are the foundations of development. Without peace, you cannot create prosperity. Without security and the rule of law, there is no investment. Without stability, there is no growth,” Musasizi said.
The minister reported that government continued strengthening security infrastructure, intelligence systems and operational capacity while improving the welfare of personnel in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and intelligence agencies.
Uganda’s security situation remained stable during the year, with reported crime cases declining significantly.
According to the budget speech, reported crimes fell by 10.2 percent from 218,715 cases in 2024 to 196,405 cases in 2025.
This reduced the national crime rate from 502 cases per 100,000 people to 427 cases per 100,000 people.
Musasizi also highlighted Uganda’s continued contribution to regional peacekeeping operations through deployments in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and other areas.
The health and welfare of military personnel also received attention during the year.
The 275-bed National Referral Military Hospital in Mbuya is now operational and serves approximately 150 patients daily.
Construction of the UPDF Military Headquarters in Mbuya has reached 70 percent completion, while more than 230 housing units and administrative facilities are under construction.
Government also invested heavily in the recently concluded general elections.
The minister revealed that more than Shs 1.697 trillion was provided to institutions responsible for organising the elections.
Progress was also registered in the National Identification programme.
A total of 34.14 million Ugandans are now registered with National Identification Numbers, while millions of national identity cards have been renewed, printed and issued.
Musasizi said the national identity system has improved access to public services, financial inclusion and regional mobility.
Government further continued implementation of cattle restocking programmes in Acholi, Lango and Teso sub-regions, targeting households that lost livestock during periods of insecurity.
For the coming financial year, priorities will include modernisation of the UPDF, strengthening border security, enhancing counter-terrorism operations, improving community policing, expanding CCTV coverage, strengthening cyber security, improving immigration services and intensifying anti-corruption efforts.
The minister said the investments are intended to preserve Uganda’s reputation as one of the region’s most stable countries while supporting economic growth and investor confidence.
