Citizen participation is vital for transparent and effective budgeting. However, Uganda still struggles in this area, scoring just 15% in the 2023 Open Budget Survey—below Kenya (31%) and Rwanda (16%).
Despite supportive laws like the Public Finance Management Act (2015), challenges such as limited funding continue to hinder meaningful public involvement.
Joining us to discuss this are Flavia Kabahenda, Woman MP for Kyegegwa, and Gloria Nakajubi, Programmes Lead at the Centre for Budget and Tax Policy (CBTP). They will explore how Uganda can boost citizen engagement and accountability in its budgeting process.
