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REPORT OF THE SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS ON THE MINISTERIAL POLICY STATEMENTS AND BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY, CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY AND OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER FOR FY 2OI9I2O

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Rt. Hon. Speaker and Hon. Members;

Art. 155(4) of the Constitution of Uganda, Section 13(13) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015, as well as rules 148, and 185 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament provides for the mandate of Sectoral Committees. In particular, the functions of the Committee on Presidential Affairs include the following, among others; i. Examine and comment on policy matters affecting Ministries, Departments and Agencies under their jurisdiction and ii. Critically examine Government's Recurrent and Development Budget Estimates and make recommendations for general debate in the House.

In line with this mandate, the Committee presents for your consideration and adoption the report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs in respect of the Ministerial Policy Statements for FY 2Ol9 l20.

2. O - METHODOLOGY The Committee analyzed the proposed policies and proposed budget allocations of the Votes under its jurisdiction to establish whether the proposed policies and budget allocations are consistent with the overall sectoral objectives, approved budget framework paper and the National Development Plan. The Committee held meetings with the Political Leadership and technical teams from; Vote 001 - Office of the President (OP) Vote 002 - State House (SH) Vote 003 - Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Vote 107 - Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) W 2 \w+ Y\MJE,

Vote 112 - Ethics and Integrity (DEI) Yote 122 - Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Vote 159 - External Security Organization (ESO)

In addition to the above, the Committee scrutinized and analyzed the following: a. The Ministerial Policy Statements for FY 2Ol9 l20 b. Report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs for FY 2018/ 19 and the Report of the Budget Committee on the National Budget Framework Paper for FY 2019 l20 -FY 2023124.

2.O - VOTE 122 - I(AMPALA CAPITAL CITY AU?HORITY (KCCA) 2,1- Mandate The mandate of Kampala Capital City Authority is to govern the Capital City and administer the Capital City on behalf of the Central Government.

2.3 - Medium Term Policy Objectives and Allgnment to NDP II

The medium term policy objective for KCCA ls to facilitate the delivery of quality services in Uganda's Capital City - Kampala in a manner that ensures value for money.

2.4 - Budget Performance Overvlew for Vote 122

Table l2 - Bud Performqnce for FY 2018i l9 Ushs. Rillion Approved Cumulative Cumulative % of Budget Yo of Releas€ Category Annual Budget Release ExDenditure Released SDent

'72.10 Wage 54.43 7 4.90/0 866%

Non wage 12.23 9.'12 9,16 79.5Yo 94.2Vo

Dev-GoU 77 .72 '7 4.79 63.96 80.1% 19.8%

Fxt - KIIDP 2 t57.52 95.84 I8.9I 60,8% 19.70/o

Road Fund 3 0.56 22.18 t 3.17 12.6% 59.30/"

NTR 126.90 69.91 66,39 s5.1vo 94.9vo

TOTAL 411,62 326.73 218.82 64.4"/" \64 3 -^t" W- v# YW,q

In the FY 2OI8 I 19, Ushs 477 .62 bn was appropriated of which wage was Ushs 72.70 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 72.23 bn, domestic development category was Ushs. 77.72 bn, external financing was Ushs. I57.52 bn, Road Fund was Ushs. 30.56 bn and NTR of Ushs. 126.9 bn.

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 326.73 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs. 218.82 bn. The released funds performed at 68.40/o against the approved budget while actual expenditure registered a performance of 7O''/o absorption tate.

2.5 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 122

Table l3 -Com rison between A roved FY20l8/l9and Pro FY20l9/20 Ushs.Billion Proposed-FY Category ADDroved-FY 2018/19 2019t20 Toage Change

Wage 72.70 63.70 -t2%%

Non-wage t2.23 19.95 63Yo

Dev-GoU '17.72 77.72 0%

DeY-Ext (KIIDP II) ts1.52 224.23 42%

Road Fund 3 0.56 JU,)O 0o/o

Domestic Arears 0 0.14

NTR 126.90 8'7 .32 -3lo/o

Donor Funds 0 6.4t

TOTAL 477.6? 509.63

In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 122 is Ushs 509.63 bn, reflecting a 7o/o incrernent against the FY 2O18l19 approved budget. Proposed allocation to wage category is indicated to experience a reduction of 12Vo while domestic development category is maintained at the FY 2018/19 approved budget. p-o .,J, @ e\ \eLlr1

2. 6 - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 2.6.1 - Total Funding Gap According to the Ministerial Policy Statement and other information provided to the Committee, Kampala Capitai City Authority requires Ushs 865.42 billion of which only Ushs 509.63 billion is proposed allocation within the MTEF ceiling. This results into a total funding gap of Ushs 355.79 billion which represents 4lo/o ol the required amount.

2,6,2 - Poor Sanitation Conditions in Kampala Capital City The Committee undertook on-spot assessment of interventions by Kampala Capital City Authorily to ascertain the quality of services it renders to the population. The Committee noted with concern the deplorable sanitation conditions in some parts of the City which was attributed to poor garbage management, inadequate public toilets, dirt5r water, and poor drainage maintenance. Information availed to the Committee indicate that in the 3'd quarter ol the FY 2Ol8 I 19, the Ministry of Health and KCCA reported cases of cholera outbreak in the areas of the City particularly , , and Divisions. These cases were according to KCCA due to poor garbage management as a result of low capacity to collect and transport garbage to Kiteezi and inadequate access to improved sanitation facilities and services especially in the densely populated public premise s and informal settlements (s1ums).

The Committee has time and again received complaints of the exorbitant fees charged by firms contracted to collect garbage and commends efforts by KCCA to take over garbage collection.

The Committee was informed that KCCA requires 65 Trucks to collect garbage within the five divisions but only 14 Trucks are available. KCCA desires to increase the number of garbage trucks from the curre nt 14 to VF^* .Jv GX6' S0ria

25 and construct public toilets in selected communities in the FY 2Ol9 l2O at a cost of Ushs. 20 bn but there is no proposed allocation to this intended intervention.

The Committee recommends that Government provides Ushs. 2O bn to enable KCCA purchase garbage trucks and construct public to ile ts.

2.6.3 - Solid Waste Management under Kiteezi Landfill The Committee was informed of a looming health related disaster caused by the overutilization of Kiteezi landIill to the neighbouring community and staff. According to KCCA, this is caused by the operational risks of upstream waste collection servlces. The Committee observes that the required funds of Ushs. 100 billion to fund decommlssioning of the old Kiteezi landfill and plan an initial entry to the new landlill in Dundu are not provided for in the FY 2Ol9 l2O ceiling of KCCA.

The Committee recommends that the funding gap be spread over multiple Financial Years and that an allocation of Ushs. 2O.O bn be extended to KCCA in the Fy 2Ol9l2O budget to enable the Authority commence on the proposed lntenrentions.

2,6.4 - Performance of External Development Category - KIIDP II

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), Ushs. 95'84 bn was released against the Ushs. 157.52 bn approved budget reflecting a performance of 60.8% while expenditure outturn was Ushs. 18'91 bn reflecting a performance of 79o/o and this highlights absorption challenges. -d <-)

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The Committee was informed that KIIDP II has been faced with implementation challenges due to unloreseen delays in the procurement process, delayed release of funds resulting into delays in the execution of the Resettlement Action Plan and delays in securing right of way for the handed over sub projects among others.

According to the Project Financing Agreement that was signed on the 16n February 2O15, the project startup date was FY 2014/15 and the expected closing date is 31st December 2019. This implies that the life span of KIIDP II has about B months to expire and therefore it is not possible to complete the current on-going road civil works in stipulated time.

The Committee was informed that, KCCA is currently negotiating with the World Bank and Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic N Development to extend the project by 21 months in order to complete all C\ ongoing works.

The Committee calls upon KCCA to expeditiously address the stated challenges and expedite works to enable the ProJect regaln track so as to absorb the Ushs. 224.25 bn allocation for FY 2Ol9l2O and, minimize on cost overruns.

2.6.5 - Kampala Roads and Dralnage Improvement under GoU Funding

KCCA is currently implementing multi-year contracts for upgrading and reconstruction of 39.7 kms of roads and 19.52 kms of Drainage system across the five funded under the Government of Uganda budget category. (See Annex lf

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The Committee was informe d that these contracts were initially committed in FY 2016/ 17 and are now nearing completion. For FY 2Ol9 /20, a total of Ushs. 95.71 bn is required to complete these projects of which only Ushs. 53.31 bn has been allocated in the MTEF ceiling resulting into a funding gap of Ushs. 42.4 bn.

The Committee observes that upgrading and reconstruction of roads and drainage systems across the City has significantly contributed to the improvement in the traffic flow. The Committee therefore recommends that additional Ushs' 42,4 bn be provlded to enable KCCA complete the on-going Roads and Drainage works in the 5 Divisions of Kampala.

2.6,4 - Performance of NTR N/ The Committee observes with concern the reduction in outturn and N. targets for NTR collection in KCCA. For instance, the NTR collection target by KCCA for FY 2019 l2O is proposed to experience a 3lo/o reduction from the Ushs. 126.9 bn target in FY 2018/ 19 to Ushs' 87.32 bn target in FY 2019 120. KCCA attributed the poor performance in NTR collections to delays by UNRA to implement the reforms to collect levies on taxis, ownership wrangles from potential sources iike the City Abattoir and untapped sources like Boda - Bodas due to absence of regulatory framework. The Committee observes that this negatively impacts on the planned activities for the Authority, defeats realization of the benefits envlsaged under decentralization and the medium term aspiration of having a self- sustaining Kampala Capital City Authority.

The Committee sought to establish the actions on the resolutions o1 Parliament on the status of the City Abattoir and was informed that

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Government approved the repossession of the City Abattoir where the Chief Government Valuer and Office of the Auditor General are requested to conduct a valuation of the physical assets and loss of business and advise Government on the amount of money needed for compensation. The Committee observes that when purchased, the abattoir sha11 be returned to KCCA and the revenues collected will boost NTR collections and will be used to deliver services in the City.

The Committee recommends that the Chief Valuer and Office of the Auditor General expedites the valuation of physical assets and business losses amount for compensation eo that the abattoir is returned to KCCA and the revenues collected be used to enhance delivery of senrices in the City, l\d I ,. -}\ The Committee also recommends that UNRA expedites the reforms utgently needed in regard to collection of levies from taxis.

The Committee further recommends that Government puts in place supporting regulatory framework to facilitate KCCA's efforts of tapping Boda Boda industry as a potential source of revenue.

2.6,5 - Performance of Wage Expenditure Category

The Committee has noted with concern that after the enactment of KCCA Act 20 10 and the immediate appointment of the management team, Government approved a salary structure for KCCA totaling to Ushs. 78'O bn for the ful1 implementation of the KCCA staffing structure but only Ushs. 24 bn is provided. This has resulted into a funding gap of Ushs. 54.18 bn.

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The Committee was informed that resulting from numerous engagements with MFPED, KCCA has been made to fill some critical staff positions on a temporary basis through the NTR source of funding.

The Committee noted that paying salary to staff by resources that accrue from NTR is unsustainable because of the unreliable nature of NTR.

The Committee observed that using NTR to pay for staff sa1ary constrains the Authority's ability to focus its attention on key service delivery to position Kampala as a vibrant, attractive and sustainable City.

The Committee recommends that Government identifies Ushs. 54.18 bn to fully fund the wage bill of KCCA and enable the management implement the KCCA structure approved by the Ministry of Public Senrice in accordance with Section 25 (41 of the KCCA Act, 2O1O.

2,6.6 - Funds to Support use of ICT ln Services delivery for a Smart CitY The future of Kampala City will be information driven and sustainable administration will necessitate use of ICT as a powerful enabler of sustainable City administration while promoting the City competitiveness and growth.

KCCA needs to strengthen its internal systems with interlinked directorate functions to improve decision making and in addition provide efficient and online self-services to Citizens as a best practice in many competitive Cities.

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The Committee was informed that this intervention requires Ushs. 6O.1 bn to be implemented in a phased manner with an annual budget of Ushs. 1O.0 bn but remains unfunded.

The Committee recommends that Ushs. 1O.O bn be provided annually to enable enhancement of ICT Senrices in the City.

2.6.7 - Presence of Schools with Asbestos Sheets in the Clty The Committee noted with concern, presence of schools with Asbestos sheets in the City despite the hazardous effect to the lives of the learners. Research findings reveal that long-term inhalation of asbestos fibres increases the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma. Findings further reveal that people are more likely to experience asbestos-related disorders if they are exposed to high concentrations of asbestos, exposed for longer periods of time, and exposed to asbestos more frequently.

The Committee observed that despite the hazardous health effects, KCCA is seen to have given minimal attention to interventions in the matter. In addition, KCCA's focus seem to be on Schools like Nabisunsa Girls School, Secondary School and College School among others which are endowed with the ability to remove the asbestos on their own at the expense of vulnerable children of poor parents of schools like Bat Valley, East and Kiswa among others.

The Committee now recommends that KCCA re-directs its focus om removing ashestos sheets from all the Primary Schools and and the USE Secondary Schools which ate not paying fees with the urgency it deserves.

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2,6,A - Co-curricular activltles The Committee was informed that most sports facilities in the city were taken over leaving the pupils/students of Kampala with nowhere to play and to go for recreation. KCCA is working with partners to come up with ways of improving the school fields that are left to be able to support both the learners and the community at large. The Commlttee recommend.s that Gouernment should prlorltlze saJe guarding these fields and. consid.er turnlng them lnto uorthg sports factllties.

3.0 - VOTE OO3 - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER 3,1 - Mandate R:J Article 108A of the Constitution mandates the Prime Minister to be the Leader of Government Business in Parliament and be responsible for the r\ coordination and implementation of Government Policies across Ministries, Departments and other public institutions and spearhead the Government Affirmative Action Programs.

3.2 - Medium Term Policy Objectives and Alignment to NDP II

The medium term policy objectives for Office of the Prime Minister are to provide Leadership for Government Business in Parliament, coordinates the implementation of Government Policies, Plans, Programs and Projects, leads and strengthens capacities for mitigation, preparedness and response to natural and human induced disasters, leads and enhances national response capacity to refugee emergency management and coordinates and monitors the implementation of Government affi rmative programs in disadvantaged regions.

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These medium term policy objectives are intended to feed into the first and fourth Development Objective of NDP II, which are "increasing sustainable production, productivity and value addition in key growth opportunities" and "increasing the stock and quality of strategic infrastructure to accelerate the country's competitiveness".

3.3 - Budget Performance Overview for Vote 003

Table 14 - Bud Performance for FY20t8/19 shs, Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative % of Budget 7o olRelease Category Annual Budget Relcas€ Expenditur€ R€leased Spent

Wage 2.875 2.154 2.t54 74s% t00%

Non-wage 74.4 56.622 55.95 76.1v. 98.8%

Dev-Goll \4)6 56.14 49.01 103.5Yo 8l .3Yo

Donor 359.67 213.906 231 ,906 59j% 100%

TOTAL 491,721 328.347 321,02 67Yo 97.60

In the FY 2018119, Ushs 491.121 bn was appropriated of which wage was Ushs 2.875 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 74.4 bn, domestic development category was Ushs. 54.26 bn while external financing was Ushs. 359.67 bn.

As of the end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 328.347 billion reflecting a performance of 670Z against the approved budget while actual expenditure was Ushs. 321 .O2 bn reflecting a 97 .6V" absorption rate. The over performance of the domestic development category was largely on account of Ushs. 21.378 bn released to cater for the resettlement activities of landslide victims and those still at risk of landslides in the Mt. Elgon Region and Ushs. O.47 bn for facilitating the Prime Minister for during the mediation of the Apaa Iand issues between Adjuman and Amuru Districts.

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3.4 - Budget Executlon Challengee and Emerging Issues The late disbursement of funds delayed implementation of programmes hence less achievement of planned outputs.

3.5 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 003

Table l5 - Com rison between A roved FY20l8/19 and Fv20t9/20 shs,Billion Approved-FY Catesory 2018/19 Proposed-FY 2019/20 9/oage Chanqe

Wage 2.875 2.815 0% Non \ryage '74.44 7 6.539 3Yo

Dev-Goll 54.25'7 53.057

Donor 3s9.61 460.862 28v"

Arrears 0.o'76 0.284 274%

TOTAL 491.201 593.333 2l%

In the FY 2Ol9 l20, the total proposed budget allocation is Ushs 593.333 bn, reflecting a 217o increment against the FY 2018/ 19 approved budget.

Allocations to wage are proposed to be maintained at FY 2Ot8l t9 approved levels while non-$/age recurrent category and external financing are proposed to increase by 3% and 287o respectively.

3.7.O - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3.7.L - Total Funding Gap According to the Ministerial Policy Statement and other information provided to the Committee, Office of the Prime Minister requires Ushs 684.31 billion of which only Ushs 593.3 billion is proposed allocation within the MTEF ceiling. This results into a total funding gap of Ushs 91.04 billion which represents 137o of the required amount. 4F- t4 "I tu' Jr fi,. rrdC' YtL' \J.- I $&

3,7.2 - Protection of Government Land Reserved for Refugee Settlements The Committee undertook on-spot assessment of Refugee Settlement areas in Refugee Hosting Communities and identified encroachment of Refugee Settlement land as one of the challenges in Refugee Hosting Communities.

It is a Committee hnding that the encroachment and acquisition of land titles on Government land reserved for Refugee Settlement is largely on account of failure to utilize and secure Government land.

It was a disturbing finding to the Committee when some complainants tendered in land titles secured after thorough due diligence cleared the said land from any encumbrances resulting from Government's failure to secure the land. The Committee recommends that Government considers and expedites securing of land designated for hosting refugees,

3.7.3 - Emergency Resettlement Plan of Landslide Victims and those still at risk in the Mt. Elgon Reglon The Committee was informed that following the Bududa disaster of 11fr October 2018, Cabinet approved a phased resettlement plan of 10,000 people annually at a cost of Ushs. 8.0 bn over a period of 10 years starting ?Y 2Ol9 l2O. The Committee was also informed that Cabinet directed the release of Ushs. 32 bn from the Contigency Fund for the emergency resettlement of persons at risk of landslides at Bulambuli Local Government Land.

It is a Committee finding that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has only released Ushs. 21.4 bn to kick start the resettlement activities but still await the release of Ushs. 10.6 bn. l5 q ".y s0 \&-*4?

It is also a Committee finding that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has not provided the Ushs.8.0 bn in accordance with the Cabinet directive.

The Committee observes that failure to release the balance of the Ushs. 10.6 bn and allocation of Ushs. 8.0 bn is likely to sta1l the on-going resettlement activities funded through the supplementary budget in FY 2O1Bl19 hence putting to waste all previous Government investments to resettle the landslide victims and people still at risk of landslides in the Mt. Elgon sub - region.

The Committee observes with concern that the dream of relocating 40 households from Bududa, 15 households from Manafwa, 15 households from Namisindwa, 15 households from Sironko and 15 households from Bulambuli Districts by 20ttt day of April 2019 is yet to see the light of the dry.

The Committee recommends that Ushs. 8.O hn be provided to OPM to enable expeditious resettlement plan and mitigate the effects of the looming tragedy in the Mt Elgon sub-region where cracke have already been sighted.

3.7.4 - Need for Proactive Government Plan on Looming Disaster in the Country. The Country has been faced with a long dry spell that has destroyed the perennial crops and affected the first planting season with its attendant effect on food production.

Where rains have occurred, it has been characterized by hailstone and floods devastating further the food situation in the Country. l6 . n\,t/ ,^r'{"' n l/tt_ {\&*1

The Committee observes that the current conditions mentioned above are indicators of looming famine and other related disasters.

The Committee strongly recommends that Parliament should put in place a proactive plan to avert the looming famine and other related disasters in the Country.

3.7.5 - Consultancy Services - Short Term

The proposed allocation to item 225OOl, Consultancy services - Short term in FY 2Ol9 l20 is Ushs. 12.337 bn in comparison to the Ushs. 9.22 bn approved in the FY 2Ol8lI9 and Ushs' 6.11 bn approved in FY 2Ot7 lt8.

The Committee interested itself in the Approved Macro Structure and the Staff List of Office of the Prime Minister and has no doubt that the Officel of the Prime Minister has right people in right places at a right time. The Committee observes that the huge allocations to Consultancy Services - Short Term does not speak to the vibrant technical team employed by the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Committee sought information on the performance of consultancy services and established that the item was used to undertake Local Government Assessment, Barazas and Government Retreats.

The Committee observes that these are not the activities for which consuitancy services envisaged and that they have stand-alone items under which they are budget for; for instance Retreats are under Workshops and Seminars. The Management Consultancy Association of India defines consulting service as "an advisory service contracted for

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The Committee recommends that Parliament maintains the FY 2OlTllA a[ocation of Ushs. 6,11 bn and have Ushs. 6,267 bn re- allocated to other priorities

3.7.4 - Workshops and Seminars

Item 22lOO2, Workshops and Seminars is proposed to experience an increment over the medium term. In th,e FY 2OLT l18, the allocation to iterr, 22lOO2, Workshops and Seminars was Ushs. 3.459 bn and in FY 2ol8ll9, Ushs 4.798 bn was appropriated. In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the proposed allocation to Workshops and Seminars is Ushs 7.088 bn

The Committee observes that the increments in this particular item were in disregard to the directive issued by the PS/ST through the Budget Ca11 Circular to experience lOo/o reduction because it was regarded as consumptive item and the Committee is not in possession of any instrument rescinding the earlier directive.

The Committee therefore urges Parliament to maintain allocations to iterrr 22lOO2, Workshops and Seminars at the FY 20 18/ 19 1eve1.

The Committee recommends that Parliament appropriates Ushs. 4,798 ba to ltem 22lOO2, Workshops and Seminars and have Ushs. 2.29O hn re-allocated other priority interventions.

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3.7.5 - Post War Recovery Support to Selected Vulnerable Categorles of People on Northern Uganda The Committee was informed of the disruption of the socio-economic structures, economic activities, destruction of property and infrastructure due to various insurgencies that has caused a vast majority of the people in Northern Uganda to remaln poor, traumatized and vulnerable desplte several Government Affirmative interventions.

The affected people therefore necessitated a specialized and target form of support to improve on their economic conditions, welfare and livelihoods .

The intervention highlights support to nodding disease victims, victims ol war with amputated and mutilated body parts, formerly abducted girls with their children, victims of rampant suicide and vulnerable Youths r+ and Women. .\

The Committee observes with concern that whereas the intervention requires Ushs. 48.0 bn, only Ushs. 28.0 bn is provided resulting into a function gap of Ushs. 20.0 bn in the FY 2Ol9 l20.

Members may wish to note that the issue of Post War Recovery Support to Selected Vulnerable Categories of People in Northern Uganda was comprehensively debated in this August House and resolutions were made to the effect.

The Committee strongly recommends that Government provides Ushs. 2O.O bn in FY 2O19l2O for Pacifrcation and Rehabllltation of Northern Uganda so that the objective of transforming the socio- economic well-being of the vulnerable selected groups of persons to live a decent life is achieved.

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The Committee further recommends that Government puts in place a system to identify those vulnerable categories of people targeted in this intenrention living beyond the boundaries of Northern Uganda and have the lmplementation strategy shared by all stakeholders.

3.7.6 - Support to Refugee Hosting Communities

Office of the Prime Minister is implementing the project of Support to Refugee Hosting Communities in several parts of the Country and Moyo is among the beneficiary Districts. As Members may be aware, Obongi District is going to be curved out Moyo District effective FY2OI9 l2O and this has given rise to conflicts within the Political Leadership of the two Districts in regard to the location of the projects to be implemented. t/x \r\

The Committee observes that such conflicts impact negatively on the implementation of projects with the attendant negative impact on intended beneficiaries.

The Committee recommends that OIIice of the Prime Minister initiates a mediation meeting between Politlcal leadershlp Moyo and Obongi District to harmoniously address the issues.

3.7,7 - Construction of Eriaji Bridge in Pakelle Sub-County, AdJuman District The Committee expressed concern over failure to construct the Eriaji Bridge in Pakelle Sub-County in Adjuman District despite provision of Ush. 0.9 bn in FY 2015116 BY UNHCR under Support for Refugee Hosting Communites. 20 Q-,

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The Committee was informed that construction of Eriaji Bridge in Pakelle Sub-County, Adjuman District was to be implement by funds voted under the Off-Budget interventions from UNHCR and the implementation is done by UNHCR through the implementing partner; the Danish Refugee Councii (DRC)whi1e OPM undertakes the monitoring role.

The Committee observed with concern that the construction could not be implemented in time and investigations by UNHCR and Government showed that the funds were mismanaged by DRC and that DRC was tasked to immediately refund the funds to UNHCR.

The Commlttee recommends that Government prevails over DRC to ensure that refund of the said funds to UNHCR is expedited ae failure to construct Eriaji Bridge crowda out a blgger part of the populatlon ln the Madi Sub-Region from service delivery.

3.7.8 - Citizens Participation in Monitoring Government Programs

Office of the Prime Minister is conducting and coordinating Citizens Participation in Monitoring Government Programs, also known as Baraz as at District leve1. While the Committee appreciated the intervention with its numerous benefits, it observed with concern that implementation of H.E the President's Directive to roll out Barazas to Constituency levels has a funding gap of Ushs. 5.0 bn.

The Committee recommends that Government provides Ushs. 5.O bn to enable OPM implement the said Presidential Directlve. The Committee further recommends that Ushs, 1,O bn of the funds ldentlfled for other prlorltles be re-allocated to Barazas,

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3,7,9 - Strategic Coordination, Monltoring

The Committee observed that Strategic coordination meetings, Policy Committee on Environment - PCE, Presidential Investors' Round Table - PIRT, Prime Minister's Private Sector Forum, and many other coordination platforms and meeting are underfunded to the tune of Ushs.5.0 bn.

The Committee recommcnds that Government provides Ushs. 5.O bn to enable OPM Strateglc Coordination effectively. The Committee further recommends that Ushs. 1.O bn of the funds identifred for other priorities be re-allocated to the Executive Offlce, Office of the Prime Minister.

Programs 3.7.10 - Commitment to Implement Affirmative Actlon ,:t-? '{. \)\ The Committee has over and again reflected on the dehnition of Budget as "the most important tool through which Government implements its Policies". The Committee has scrutinized the Budget Proposals and finds that most of the Affirmative Action Programs are either underfunded or unfunded. For instance, implementation of the Luwero - Rwenzori Development Plan has a funding gap of Ushs. 1O.0 bn, Kick-Starting the implementation of Teso Development Plan has a funding gap of Ushs. 12.0 bn and is totally unfunded and kick starting implementation of Bunyoro Integrated Affirmative Development Plan requires Ushs. 10.0 bn which is totally unfunded.

Notwithstanding the underfunded and unfunded programs, the Committee notes that the proposed allocations to Affirmative Action Programs are inadequate to cause any tangible change in the livelihood s of the intended beneltciarres. G--- 22

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Tehle l9 - P Allocation to Alfirmative Action rams for FY 2019/20 shs - Bn

Direct Funding PRDP LRDP Dry Land TOTAL Program through OPM Grant NUSAF Proiect

Northern Uganda 28.1 44.9 54.00 0.00 0.0 126,99

Karamoia Affairs t4.644 9.359 32.t3 0.0 20.0 76.286

Luwero - Rwenzori 41.753 0.0 6.1 0.0 47.853

Teso Affairs 6.8 t2.396 I 3.05 3 0.0 0.0 32.249

Bunyoro Affairs 0.8 3.136 8.06 r 0.0 0.0 11.997 The Committee recommends that allocations to the Aflirmative Action Programs be enhanced to expedlte achievements in the identlfled areas.

3.7,6 Support for Livelihood enhancement for Bunyoro The Committee observes that support for livelihood enhancement for Youth, Women, PWDs and vulnerable individuals / groups requires UShs. 1 1.8 bn but only Ushs. 1.8 bn is provided resulting into a funding gap of Ushs. 1.0 bn. The Committee recommends that Government Provides Ushs. 1O.O bn to enable OPM implement the sald Presidential Directive. The Committee further recommends that Ushs. 1.O bn of the funds identlfled for other priorities be re-allocated to support livelihoods in Bunyoro.

3.7.6- Apaa Resettlement Intenrention The Committee obselves with concern that the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has often declined to implement Cabinet resolutions and Presidential directives.

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For instance, there is a Presidential directive to have the Apaa resettlement implemented which requires Ushs. 3.0 bn but no funds are allocated.

The Committee therefore recommends that U Shs. 1.5 bn be provided to the office of the Prlme Minister to have this activity implemented

4.0 .VOTE OOl - OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 4.1 - Mandate The mandate of the Office of the President is to support the provision of overall leadership in public policy management and promotion of good governance in Public Institutions, provide efficient and effective support to Cabinet in discharge of its Constitutional mandate of formulating and implementing government policies, ensure that Government policies programs and projects are adequately monitored and evaluated.

4,2 - Medium Term Policy Objectives and Alignment to NDP II The medium term policy objectives for the vote are to support the provision of overail leadership in public policy management and promotion of good governance in public institutions, provide efficient and effective support to Cabinet in discharge of its Constitutional mandate of formulating and implementing government policies, monitor and evaluate government policies, programs and projects.

These medium term policy objectives are intended to feed into the achievement of the fourth Development Objective of NDP II, which is "strengthening mechanisms for quality, effective and efiicient service delivery".

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4.3 - Budget Performance Overview for Vote 001

Table I - Bud Performance for FY20l8/19 shs, Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative % of Budget 7o of Release Category Budeet Relerse Expenditure Released Spent

Wagc 12.369 9.189 9.075 14vo 990/,

Non-Wage 51. I64 48.66 47.025 95% 9't%

Dev-GoU 3.156 0.57s 860/0 21'J/.

5.0'72 5.072 5.063 t00% 100%

TOTAL 71.161 65.647 61.738 9tv" 940/"

In the FY 2018/19, Ushs 71.761 bn was appropriated to Vote 001 of which wage was Ushs 12.369 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 51.164 bn and domestic development category was Ushs. 3.156 bn. The Arrears amounted to Ushs. 5.O72 bn. As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 65.647 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs. 61.738 bn. tr\F The released funds perform ed atgl%o while actual expenditure registered \ a performance of 94o/o absorption rate.

4.4 - Budget Execution Challenges and Emerging Issues Office of the President was faced with inadequate budget provision which resulted in the failure to facilitate Presidential Advisors, RDCs; and failure to recruit RDCs in the newly created Districts. This resulted into inadequate monitoring of Government programs and negatively impacts on service delivery.

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4.6 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 001

Table 2 -Com arison between A roved FY20l8/19 and Pro osed FY20l9/20 - Ushs.Bn

Category Approved-FY 2018/19 Proposed-FY 2019/20 Toage Change

Wage 12.369 13.558 t0%

Non wage s 1.164 5?.868 13o/o

Dev-GotJ 3. 156 3.t56 0%

Arrears 5.O'72 5.000 -lYo

TOTAL 1t,761 79.582 I lo/o

In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 0O1is Ushs 79.582 bn, reflecting 117o increment against the FY 2O1Bl19 approved budget. Proposed allocation to wage category is Ushs 12.369 bn, non-wage recurrent category is Ushs. 57.868 bn while domestic development category is Ushs. 3.156 bn. The allocation to Domestic arrears is Ushs. 5.0 bn. t->-) Ofhce of the President falls under Public Administration Sector. The "\ru Sector constitutes 2.8olo of proposed Government expenditure and the proposed allocation to the Office of the President comprises 8.2olo of the sector budget.

With the proposed allocation of Ushs. 79.582 bn, Office of the President plans to undertake the following in the FY 2019 l20: . Mobilize masses and leaders countrywide towards socio-economic development. . Construct one RDC office in Butaleja District. . Provide technical and logistical support to Cabinet to formulate, determine and implement Government Policies.

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4.7.O - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.7.1 - Pension for General Clvil Servlce The proposed allocation to item 2I2lO2, Pension for General Civil Service in the FY 2Ol9 l2O is Ushs 7.045 bn in comparison to Ushs. 6. 141 bn appropriated in FY 2018/ 19; reflecting an increment ol 9.8"/o. The Committee notes that the absorption capacity of Office of the President on item 2l2lo2 in FY 2Ol7 118 was Ushs. 5.2 bn, resulting into unutilized funds of Ushs. 1.10 bn returned to the Consolidated Fund. The Committee observes that the absorption capacity of Office of the President in as far as item 2l2lo2, Pension for General Civil Service is concerned remains the same and this will result into Ushs. 1.845 bn as unutilized funds.

The Committee recommends that Office of the Presldent undertakes internal re-allocation of Ushs. 1.845 bn from item 2l2l02, Pensions for General Civil Service to enhance the procurement of Transport N. equipment for RDCs.

4.7.2 - Facilitation for RDC's

Office of the President requires Ushs. I 1.2 bn to facilitate Resident District Commissioners monitor implementation of Government programs but only Ushs, 5.7 bn is provided for in the MTEF ceiling. The Committee has observed that facilitation to conduct effective monitoring of Government programs is underfunded to the tune of Ushs. 5.5 bn. Members note that the inadequate facilitation for RDC's to monitor government programs leads to poor service delivery and poor implementation of Government programs.

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The Committee noted that the budget provision to the Of{ice of the President in as far as facilitation for RDC's is concerned has not experienced any enhancement for a long time despite the increase in the number of Districts. The facilitation for RDCs was Ushs. 5.7 bn at the Uganda was compose d of 80 District. The same allocation was maintained at the time the number of Districts increased to 98 Districts, then 112 Districts, 116 Districts, 122 District, 128 in the FY 2018/19 and is expected to rise to 135 Districts in FY 2Ol9 l20.

The Committee recommends that facilitation to the Office of the President lnFY 2O1r9l2O be enhanced by Ushs. 5.5 bn to enab\e the RDC fulfill their mandate envisaged under Article 2OB (3) (a) of the Constltution. The Committee further recommends that Ushs. 2.O57 bn of the funds identified for other priorities be re-allocated to Vote OO1, facilitation of RDCs.

4.7.3 - Transport Equlpment for RDCs

At the moment, Office of the President has 37 vehicles for RDCs and 1 vehicle for DRDC in fairly good condition. 59 vehicles for RDCs anrd 32 vehicles for DRDCs are too old whereas 26 RDCs and 49 DRDCs are without vehicles. Members observed that the current fleet is too old and this increases the maintenance costs.

Information available to the Committee indicates that Oflice of the President requires Ushs. 25.4 bn to procure 165 double cabin pickups to facilitate the monitoring and mobilization role entrusted to their Oflice. It is the Committee finding that only Ushs. 1.54 bn is provided for in the MTEF ceiling.

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The Committee takes note of a huge funding gap of Ushs. 23.87bn to procure vehicles for the RDCs and DRDCS amidst the exorbitant costs of maintaining the old fleet.

The current provision only allows the Oflice of the President to procure only 1O vehicles. With this provision, it is likely to take over 17 years to procure the required vehicles for the RDCs.

The Committee therefore recommends that Ushs. 23.87 bn be identified and have the procurement of Transport equipment for RDCs in the medium term

4.7.4 - Budgetary Provision to the Manifesto Implementation Unit

The Committee observes that the importance of the Manifesto Implementation Unit cannot be over emphasized. The Unit ensures that the Manifesto commitments are mainstreamed in the relevant Sectors and conducts camps to evaluate the status while at the same time R amplifying the achievements to the public.

The budget provision in the MTEF ceiling for Vote 001 to fund the planned activities of the Manifesto Implementation Unit is inadequate to enable execution of the envisaged mandate. The funding requirement for the Manifesto Implementation Unit is Ushs. 4.794 bn and only Ushs. 2.794 bn is provided for in the MTEF ceiling of Vote 001 resulting into a funding gap of Ushs. 2.0 bn.

The Committee recommends that Ushs. 2.O bn be identified to enable the Manifesto lmplementation Unit effectively monitor the implementation of manlfesto commltments, the 23 strategic

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4.7.5 - APEX Platform

The Office of the President through Directorate of Socio Economic Monitoring and Research (DSEMR) reviewed the Cabinet paper proposing new reforms in the Fublic Investment Management System (PIMS) ald made Policy recommendations for the effectiveness of PIMS.

Consequently, Cabinet under MIN. 482 (CT 2018) dated November Sth 2O18 approved a recommendation to establish Public Investment Management System platform for the uptake, learning and decision making code named the 'Apex Platform".

The Committee observes that the establishment of the Apex Platform comes with the benefits of reducing Uganda's Public Investment has an efficiency gap (lMF 20 17), losses resulting from the inefficiencies in spending (World Bank 2Ol7l and addressing low absorption capaclty that has resulted into high commitment fees on loans and grants (MFPED 20181.

It is therefore clear that the purpose of the Apex platform will be to strengthen the participation of the Presidency in the Public Investment Management System, to provide an effective forum for the executive to review, reflect, and learn as well as uptake /adopt recommendations for an effective PIMS regime.

The Committee observes with concern that despite the Cabinet Resolution under MIN 482 (CT 2018), interventions under Apex Platform have a funding gap of Ushs. 6.0 bn since only Ushs. 3.5 bn is provided for in the MTEF against the desired Ushs. 9.5 bn. fu- 30 (r Y\&,h€,

The Committee recommends that Ushs. 6.O bn be identified to enable DSEMR minimize the fundlng gap and have the lnterventions under Apex Platform implemented.

4.7,6 - Appointment of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs)

The Committee interested itself in Article 203 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995) as amended which provides that "a person to be appointed a Resident District Commissioner, he or she sha11 be a citizen of Uganda and qualified to be a Member of Parliament". The Committee notes that whereas other Presidential appointments have provisions for Parliamentary approval, Article 2O3 (1) does not provide for the approval mechanism for the identihcation and placement of RDCs which results into appointment of RDCs who are not fit for the purpose. The Committee recommends that Office of the President interests itself in the matter to ensure that appolntment of RDCs conform to Article 2O3 l2l of the Constitution.

4A - INTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION (ISOI

4.1A - Mandate

The mandate of Internal Security Organization is to collect and process intelligence information on internal threats of Uganda and to recommend to H.E the President or any other authority as he may direct on what action should be taken on the basis of such intelligence information.

4.2A - Medium Term Poltcy ObJectlves and Alignment to NDP II The medium term policy objectives for ISO is to detect and prevent politically motivated crimes, terrorist or insurgent activities and other

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These medium term policy objectives are intended to feed into the achievement of the second Development Objective of NDP II, which is " "increasing the stock and quality of strategic infrastructure to accelerate the country's competitiveness".

4.3A - Budget Performance Overview for ISO

Table 3 - Bud Performance for FY 2018n9 Ilshs. Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative Yo of Budg€t 7o of Release Cotegory Annual Budget Release ExDenditure Released Spent

-t5o/o Wage 37 .68'.7 28.257 28.248 r00%

Non-Wagc 24.6t',| t 9.856 19.856 8l% 100%

Dev-GoU 0.4!l 0.4t I 0.41 I l00Yo 100%

Ancars 30.221 30.271 25.243 r00% 84"/.

92.936 78.145 73.758 85"/o 94Vo

In the FY 2OlSlB,Ushs 92.936 bn was appropriated to ISO of *tricn\51 \/( wage was Ushs 37.687 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 24.677 bn, \ domestic development category was Ushs. 0.411 bn and Arrears of Ushs' 30,22I bn.

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 78.745 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs. 73.758 billion. The released funds performed at B57o against the approved budget while actual expenditure registered a performance ol 94oh absorption rate.

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Table 4 -Com arison between A roved FY20l8/19 and Pro osed FY2019/20 - Ushs.Bn

Cateqory Approved-FY 2018/19 Proposed-FY 2019/20 9/oaee Chanqe

Wage 37.68't 3'7 .68'7 0%

Non wage 24,6t',7 24.617 0%

Dev-GotJ 0.41 I 0.41I 0o/o

Arrears 25.22t 18.500 -2',70/o

TOTAL 87.936 81.215 -8%

In the FY 2Ol9 l20, the total proposed allocation to ISO is Ushs 81.215 bn, reflecting a reduction of 870 against the FY 2018/ 19 approved budget largely on account of the reduction in allocation to domestic arrears'

Internal Security Organization fal1s under Security Sector' The Sector constitutes 11 ,3Vo of proposed Government expenditure and the indicative allocation to Internal Security Organization comprises L7('/o of the sector budget. N With the proposed allocation of Ushs. 81.215 bn, Internal Security Organization plans to undertake the following in the FY 2Ol9 l20:

a Detect and prevented politically motivated crimes, terrorist or insurgent activities and other forms of organized crime.

a Prevent threats to the Country's Social and Economic transformation programs

4.6A - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee was informed that ISO has not been able to provide transport (vehicles) for its operations both at Headquarters and field

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The Committee noted that ISO requires Ushs. 41.66 bn to procure 132 double cabin and 1,578 motorcycles. The Committee observed that only Ushs. 0.241bn is indicative budget allocation to the procurement of vehicles leading to funding gap of Ushs. 41,42 bn.

The Committee expressed concern where terrorists accomplish their interests of terrorism and insurgency activities and other forms of organized crime including politically motivated crimes successfully without detection.

The Commlttee therefore recommends that Government considers the procurement of motor vehicles and motor cycles for ISO a prlority in the medium term.

5.O - VOTE OO2 - STATE HOUSE

5.1 - Mandate The mandate of the State House is to facilitate and support the Presidency for effective and efficient performance of its constitutional and administrative responsibilities.

5.2 - Medium Term Policy Objectives and Nignment to NDP U

The medium term policy objectives for Vote OO2 are to provide adequate logistical and technical support for the securlty, welfare and effective performance of the Presidency, over all leadership of the State and ensure that national goals are in line with the constitution, mobilize masses towards political and socio-economic transformation, 34 - 6 {)r- nhe industrialization, and improved quality of life, promote regional integration and international relations for purposes of political, social and economic gains, and the creation of investment opportunities and encourage and sustain peace initiatives, both internally and externally as a means of enhancing national security and development among others.

These medium term policy objectives are intended to feed into the achievement of the first and fourth Development Objective of NDP II, which are "increasing sustainable production, productivity and value addition in key growth opportunities" and "increasing the stock and quality of strategic infrastructure to accelerate the country's competitiveness".

5.3 - Budget Performance Overview foe Vote 002

Table 5 - Bud Performance for FY20l8/19 shs, Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative % oI Budget 7n of Release Categorv Annual Budqet Release Expenditure Released Spert

Wagc 15.225 l I .419 10.831 150/o 95vo

Non wage 246.488 329.4t9 328.774 t340/" 99.',|Vo

Dcv-GoU 12.338 tl.406 t6.174 't4to/o 93vo

TOTAL 27 4.052 358.5 355.779 t3loh 99.

In the FY 20l8l19, Ushs 274.052 bn was appropriated to Vote 002 of which wage was Ushs 15.225 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 246.488 bn, while domestic development category was Ushs. 12.338 bn.

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 358.5 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs. 355.779 bn. The released funds performed at 13170 against the approved budget while actual expenditure registered a performance of 99.%o absorption rate.

35 6 !," W r#& 5.5 Budget Execution Challenges and Emerging Issues The Budget execution challenges included increased cost ofthe mandatory maintenance of the Jet and Helicopter; increased classified requirements and unfulfilled Presidential pledges.

5.6 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019i20 for Vote 002 Table 6 - Comparison between Approved FY20l Ei l9 and Proposed FY2019/20 (Ushs.Billion) Approved-FY CategorY 2018/19 Proposed-FY 2019/20 Yoage Change

Wage 15.225 t7 .09'1 t2%

Non wage 246.488 3',77.',703 53Yo

Dev-GoIJ I l.J Jd 12.338 0o/o

Donor 0 0 ov.

TOTAL 214.052 407.138 41%

In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 002 is Ushs- 407.138 bn, reflecting a 47Vo increment against the FY 2OI8ll9 approved budget.

Proposed allocation to wage category is maintained at Ushs 17 'O97 bn' non-wage recurrent category is Ushs. 377 .7O3 bn while domestic development category is Ushs. 12.338 bn.

State House falls under Public Administration Sector' The Sector constitutes 2.8V" of indicative Government expenditure and the indicative allocation to State House comprises 44.8% of the sector budget.

With the proposed allocation of Ushs. 404.138 bn, State House plans to undertake the following in the FY 2Ol9 l20: . Provide the necessaql logistical support for the welfare and securitv of H.E the President and H.E the Vice President as well as their immediate families

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a Promote regional integration and international relations for purposes of political, social and economic gains, and the creation of lnvestment opportunities.

5.7 - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.7.1 - Poverty Nleviation Initiatives (Model Villagesf

The Committee appreciates the need to create more model villages across the Country whilst supporting the existing ones. The Committee observed that there are only 21 model villages in existence and efforts to ro11 out this intervention in more areas whilst continuing with the has a proposed allocation of Ushs. 1'O bn support of the existing ones \ against Ushs. 5.0 bn required leading to a funding gap of Ushs. 4.0 bn.

During its oversight ro1e, the Committee appreciated the success story of some of the model villages but also noted that others are a shadow of a model village. The Committee however expresses concern on the inadequate funding, and criterion for selecting model villages'

The Committee now recommends that special considerations be accorded to this lnitiative and have Ushs. 4.O bn provided to enable the initiative be fully funded and that plans be explored to enhance the funding to Ushs, 2O bn in the medium term to expedite the roll out,

The Committee further recommends that State House phases out those model villages that were established between the year 2OO4

37 pr @ \F-h W and 2OlO for sustainability motive and creating space to bring others on board,

5.7.2 - Youth Economic Empowerment Program

The Committee appreciates State House's support to the Youth in Kampala, Kiboga, Mubende and Kasanda among others through provision of Common User Facilities.

The Committee applauds State House for this initiative as the benehts are visible in areas of implementation.

The Committee was informed that the cost of this intervention is Ush. 260 million per District translating into Ushs. 35.1 bn for the 135 Districts expected rn FY 2019 l20.

The Committee recommends that Government provides Ushs. 35.O bn to enable State House roll out these intenrentions to other parts ofthe Country as the benefit are enormous,

5,7.3 - Presidential Pledges

The Committee noted that Presidential pledges fall in two categories - those that are Ministry specific like construction of a school laboratory, and those that cannot be placed in any Ministry like buying iron sheets for a church or mosque, buying a vehicle for religious leaders, supporting a patient for treatment abroad among others.

The Committee was informed that the current outstanding donations under State House total to Ushs. 386 bn which is a tremendous improvement in comparison to over Ushs. 11.9 trillion about 8 years ago.

38 -.; @ T&,h w- The Committee applauded State House efforts in directing many of the Presidential pledges to MDAs in which they fall which has resulted into the tremendous performance.

The Committee recommends that State House expedites handling of the remalning Presidential Pledges in the medium term.

6.0 - VOTE I07 - Uganda Aids Commission 6.1 - Mandate The mandate of Uganda Aids Commission is to coordinate the multi- sectoral H1V response in Uganda. activities throughout Uganda.

6.2 - Medium Term Pollcy ObJectives and Alignment to NDP II

The medium term policy objectives for Vote lO7 are to enhance advocacy and communication for the national HIV response, strengthen strategic information for evidence based decision making, strengthen governance, leadership and management systems for coordinating the HIV response and mobilize adequate resources for the national HIV response

These medium term policy objectives are inte nded to feed into the achievement of the third Development Objective of NDP II, which is "enhancing human capital development".

6.3 - Budget Performance Overview for Vote 107

Table 7 - B et Perform{nce for FY20l8/19 Ushs. Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative Yo ofBudget Yo of Release Category Annual Budget Release ErDenditure Released Spent

Wage I )Z 0.99 0.94 75% 95v.

Non wage 5.41 I 4.0s2 3.736 92.2v.

Dev-GoU 0.128 0.128 0.005 100% 4%

Arrears 0.09 0.009 0.009 t0% 100%

TOTAT- 6.859 5.779 4.69 76V, 9lo

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6.5 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 107

Table 8 -Com rison between A roved FY20l8/19 and Pro ed FY20l9i20 shs.Billion

Cateqory Approved-FY 2018/19 Proposed-FY ?019/20 YoaSe ChanSe

Waqe t320 1.320 lYo

Non wage 5.41 I 5,41I 0o/o

Dev-GoU 0.128 0.r28 ov.

Arears 0,009 0 -100%

TOTAL 6.867 6.859 0%

In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 107 is Ushs. 6.859 bn, reflecting maintenance of same ceiling against the FY 2OlBl19 approved budget.

Uganda Aids Commission falls under the Health Sector. The Sector constitutes 7 .9o/o of proposed Government expenditure and the proposed allocation to the Uganda Aids Commission comprises O.27%o of the sector budget.

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6.6.1 - Advocacy, Strategic Information and Knowledge Management Uganda was in the early 2000 ranked among the best Countries within the Sub - Saharan region in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It was always mentioned as one of the success stories in mitigating new HIV infections. The Committee learnt that this was the period when the Fountain of Honour was championing the cause.

The Committee noted with concern that the number of new infections in Uganda increased by 2lYo between 2005 and 2013 and this trend though being reversed is too slow to achieve the desired level.

The Committee contends that the HIV/AIDS scourge still exists and a real threat across generations. Therefore, there is need for concerted efforts for mindset change and behavioral change.

The Committee observed that interventions that enhance advocacy, strategic intervention and knowledge management geared towards increasing awareness and therefore mitigating new HIV infections require Ushs. 11.33 bn but only Ushs. 8.734 bn is provided for in the MTEF ceiling resulting into a funding gap of Ushs. 2.596 brn. The Committee recommends that Government steps up funding to UAC activities. The Committee now recommends that Ushs. 2'596 bn be added Vote 1O7 to enhance advocacy, strategic information and knowledge management in HIV/NDS response.

The Committee further recommends that UAC reverts to the earlier strategy of using fear instilling measages and local volunteers in the respective Dlstricts in the fight against HIV prevalence.

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€ 7.O. VOTE 112 _ ETHICS AND INTEGRITY 7.1 - Mandate v The mandate of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity is to rebuild Ethics and Integrity and coordinate National Efforts in the fight against corruption and consequences of moral decadence.

7.2 - Medium Term Pollcy ObJectives and Alignment to NDP II The medium term policy objectives for Vote ll2 are is to coordinate national efforts against corruption and moral decadence, investigate organized and syndicate and other forms of corruption in Uganda, enforce adherence/ compliance to the code of conduct, prosecute cases of corruption and provide legal services and to increase sociaL accountability in the implementation of government projects by empowering stakeholders to hold Public Officials socially accountable for publicly held resources.

7,3 - Budget Performance Overview for Vote 112

Teble 7 - Bud Performance for FY2018/19 shs, Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative % oI Budget 7. of Release Category Annual Budget Release Expenditure Rel€ased SDent

Wagc 0.908 0.681 0.591 7 5v. 81%

Non wage 4.033 3.t24 2.96 77% 94.8%

Dev-GoU 0.21 I 0.15 8 0 750 0%

TOTAL 5.152 3,963 3.551 90%

In the FY 2018119, Ushs 5.152 bn was appropriated of which wage was Ushs 0.908 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 4.033 bn and domestic development category was Ushs. O.2 1 1 bn.

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 3.963 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs. 3.551 bn. 42 fr* \,l&e

The released funds performed at 77%o against the approved budget while actual expenditure registered a performance of 9oolo absorption rate.

7.5- Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 112 Table 9 -Com rison between A FY2018/19 and Pro osed FY20l9/20 Ushs.Bn

CatesorY Approved-FY 2018/19 Proposed-FY 2019/20 %oaqe Change

Wage 0.908 2.584 185%

Non wage 4.033 4.021 0%

Dev-GoU 0.21I 0.21l 0v.

TOTAL 5.1s2 6.t81 20o/o

In the PY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 1 12 is Ushs 6.181 bn, reflecting a 207o increment against the FY 2Ol8l19 approved budget. Proposed allocation to wage category is Ushs 2.584 bn reflecting an increment of 185%, non-wage recurrent is Ushs 4.O21 brt and domestic development category is Ushs. 0.2 1 1 bn. Ethics and Integrity falls under Accountability Sector. The Sector constitutes 6.00/o of proposed Government expenditure and the indicative allocation to the Office of the President comprise s O .32%o of the sector budget. With the proposed allocation of Ushs. 6.181 bn, Department of Ethics and Integrity plans to undertake the following in the FY 2Ol9 l20:

r Provide political leadership and coordinated national efforts against corruption and moral decadence, e Disseminate the National Anti-Corruption

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The Committee calls upon Directorate of Ethics and Integrity to step up its advocacy by enhancing engagements with public Institutions, Religious Institutions and Cultural Institutions.

7.6.2 - Incorporating Ethic in School Curriculum

The Committee is of a considered view that the Department of Ethics and Integrity seeks the intervention to have Ethics and Integrity incorporated into the school curriculum and have it examined so that moral values become inbuilt in the citizen 8.O - VOTE 159 - EXTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATTON (ESOI

8.1- Mandate

The mandate of External Security Organization is to co11ect, receive and process external intelligence about the securit5r of Uganda and recommend to H.E the President or any other authority as the President may direct on what action should be taken on the basis of such intelligence.

7.2 - Medium Term Policy ObJectives and Alignment to NDP II The medium term policy objectives for ESO are to ensure national security for sustainable development through collection of timely external intelligence.

This medium term policy objective is intended to feed into the achievement of the second Development Objective of NDP II, which is 44 \H*P,,,e^'P nar- "increasing the stock and quality of strategic infrastructure to accelerate the country's competitiveness".

7,3 - Budget Performance Overview for Vote 159

Table 10 - Bud Performance for EY 20t8/19 Ushs. Billion Approved Cumulative Cumulative Yo of Budget 7o ofRelease Catesory Annual Budget Release ExDenditure R.leas€d Spent

Wage 11.764 8,823 8.823 75% 100%

Non wage 22.51 I 8.44 18.44 100%

Dev-CotJ 3.892 3.444 3.444 88v, 100%

Arrears 4.84 4.84 4.84 100% 100%

TOTAL 43.066 35.547 35.547 83% 100%

In the FY 2Ol8l19, Ushs 43.066bn was appropriated of which wage was

Ushs 1 I .764 bn, non-wage recurrent was Ushs 22.57 bn, domestic development category was Ushs. 0.392 bn and Arrears of Ushs. 4.84 bn,

As of end of the third quarter (March, 2019), total releases amounted to Ushs 35.547 billion and actual expenditure amounted to Ushs 35.547 bn, The released funds performed at 1O0% against the approved budget while actual expenditure registered a performance of 100% absorption rate.

7.5 - Proposed Budgetary Allocations for FY 2019/20 for Vote 159

Table ll - Com arison between A roved FY20l8/19 and Pro FY2019/20 Ushs.Bn

Category Approved-FY 2018/19 ProDosed-FY 2019i 20 Toaqe Change

Wage I t.764 | 1.764 00/,

Non wage 22.5'7 22.837 lYo

Dev-GoU 3.892 3.892 0%

Arrears 4.84 12.569 t60vo

TOTAL 43.066 sr.062 t9%

45 -ilu WM*

In the FY 2Ol9 l2O, the total proposed allocation to Vote 159 is Ushs 51.062 bn, reflecting a 197o increment against the FY 2O18/ 19 approved budget.

With the proposed allocation of Ushs. 51.062 bn, External Securi[, Organization plans to undertake the following in the FY 2019 l2O:

a Ensure national security for sustainable development through collection of timely external intelligence.

7.6 - OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.6, 1 Strengthening External Security

The Committee was informed that ESO has a funding gap of Ushs' 12.5 bn on Foreign Intelligence Collection but urgently needs Ushs' 2.0 bn and a funding gap of Ushs. 8.549 bn but urgently needs Ushs' 3.O bn for deploying of staff in field stations, foreign missions and areas of strategic interest among others arising irom developments in the region.

The Committee observes that ensuring national security for sustainable development through collection of timely external intelligence is more critical now and should be a priority.

The Committee recommends that the budget provision of ESO be enhanced to enable ESO effectively execute its mandate. The Commlttee further recommends that Ushs. 3.OO bn of the funds identifled for other priorlties be re-allocated to Vote 159' to enhance foreign intelligence collection and forelgn deployments..

46 . -L Table 1: Summary of reallocation from Vote OO3

Proposed Amount Justification Item Amount Reallocated o Presence ofvibrant competent staff c Activities for the previous year like retreats are stand-alone items Consultancy on workshops Services - . Consultancies are considered consumptive in nature. Short Term 12.337 6.267 e Maintained FY 2017/18 approved budget Workshops and r Maintaining FY 2018/19 allocation Seminars 7.088 2.290 r Considered consumptive in nature.

TOTAL 8.577

Table 2: Summary of recommended reallocations to critical priorities Amount Vote Reallocated Justification To enhance the budget of support to livelihood for Bunyoro 003 1.00 Affairs- Enhancing the facilitation of Citizen Participation in 003 1.0 Monitoring Govemment Programs (Barazas) Implementation of H.E the President's Directive on Apaa 003 1.5 Resettlement To enhance facilitation for RDCs in operational and 001 2.057 monitoring of Govemment Programs

159 3.00 To cover foreign intelligence collection and deployment. TOTAL 8.557

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47 + S,frrh \\,.^I \ General Concluslon Rt. Hon. Speaker and Hon. Members, the Security of this Country is paramount now than ever before. The Committee also considers the monitoring role of RDCs very paramount in service delivery' I now beg that consideration the recommendation, Parliament appropriates as follows.

10. BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS

7O.7 VOTE OOI - Office of tlrc President

Budget Item UShs. (i) Recurrent Expenditure 135,78O,OOO,OOO (ii) Development Expenditure 3,567,OOO,OOO

7O,2 VOTE OO2 - Sta,te House

Budget ltem Ushs, (i) Recurrent Expenditure 394,800,000,o00 (ii) Development Expenditure 12,338,000,000

7O.2 VOTE OO3 - OIftce of firc Pritne Minister 'N Budget ltem Ushs. (i) Recurrent Expenditure 74,414,000,000 (ii) Development Expenditure 513,919,000,000

48 a fle*, 7O.3VOTE 7O7 - Uganda Alds Colnnlsslon

Budget Item UShs. (i) Recurrent Expenditure 6,731,000,000 (ii) Development Expenditure 128,O00,000

7O.4 VOTE 772 - Ethics and Integritg

Budget ltem UShs. (i) Recurrent Expenditure 6,605,000,000 (ii) Development Expenditure 2 1 1,000,000

7O.SVOTE 722 - Kamltala Capttal C'ttg Authorttg

Budget Item UShs. (i) Recurrent Expenditure 83,650,000,000 (ii) Development Expenditure 419,830,000,OO0

70.6VOTE 759 - Externq.l Securltg OrganlzatTon

Budget Item UShs (i) Recurrent Expenditure 37,601,000,000 (ii) Development Expenditure 3,892,000,000

I therefore urge the house to adopt this report.

I beg to move.

Thank You.

bj- @-^^s 49 SIGNATURE SHEET FOR THE REPORT OF THE SECTC'RAL COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS ON THE MINISTERIAL POLICY STATEMENT AND BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2O19l2O

s/n MEMBER CONSTITUENCY PARTY SIGNATIIRE Hon. Ababiku Jesca - DWR NRM 1 Chairperson Adjumani

Hon. Anyakun Esther - - .1 DWR NRM ltrr- 2 DlcP Nakapiripirit Tumusiime ) o Hon. Entebbe J NRM ,b",^^ Rosemary Municipality r rut 4 Hon. Alero Tom Aza West Moyo NRM lt Hon. Nsubuga Simeo Kassanda NRM 5 Muwanga South Mawogola Hon. Ssekabiito Joseph NRM 6 County Hon. Mutebi Noah Nakasongola NRM Wanzala County DAT Hon. Kasumba Patrick 8 Bujenje County NRM \" Paddy o I Hon. Olega Ashraf Noah Aringa County NRM hb,i- Hon. Chekamondo DWR NRM 10 Ruklya Kapchorwa l1 Hon. Ogwang Peter Usuk County NRM Hon. Amongin DWR Ngora NRM 72 Jacqueline

IJ Hon. Tusiime Michael Mbarara Mun. NRM Hon. Kangwagre Bukanga T4 NRM Stephen County Hon. Kabaziguruka Nakawa FDC 15 Michael Division I

Hon. Kasozi Ibrahim 16 Biribawa Makindye East FDC Busongora -\j 17 Hon. Mbaju Jackson FDC County South 18 Hon. Among Anita DWR Bukedea Indep Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert 19 Kyadondo East Indep Sentamu Hon. Nokrach Wilson 20 PWD Indep William Youth- 2t Hon. Mafabi Ishma Indep o Eastern

o Annex 1

List of roads and drainages to be worked by KCCA in FY 2019120

UGX Drain Man ment Construction and Maintenance of Drains

LOT 2: Design Update and Construction of Selected Drainage Systems in Kampala City [(a)St. Denis, Nalweyiso, Kabaluka, and Nakinyuguzi in ; and (b) Nabunya, 141,471,097 Kimera, Luwombo, and Nyanama in Lubaga Divisionl (Total Length = 3.6Km)

Construction Completion of the Selected Drainage Systems in Kampala City 2018-2019 (a)St. Denis (610m),Kabaluka (202m), and Nakinyuguzi (498m) in Makindye Division;; and 4,028,101,253 (l; Nabunya (386m), Kimera (210m), & Kabawoo(200m) and Sebanja (185m) in Lubaga Divisionl (Total length= 2.3Km)

LOT 3: Design Update and Construction of Selected Drainage Systems in Kampala Clty [(a) Gabunga-Kazo Angola, Nsamba- Lutunda, Ssekenge, Kazo Angola, Yelemia-Kazo Angola, 231,398,302 Mathel, B;jabaseka Drain and Crossingl in ; and (b) Kawooya Phase lin (Total Length = 2.759Km)

Lot 4: Design Update and Construction of Selected Community Ly!9S9 Drainage iriorities in Kampala Capital City: ?nq Central- Divisions: Lot -4: lKitamanyangamba (383m) And 1,829,690,582 Nabulagala Drainage Channels (1,56m)l (Total Length = t,943Km)

U ity Lot 5 Des rg n U pd ate nd onstructio n of DElected Comm n Drainage Pnorities in Kampala Ca p C ity N akawa DiVI S lon Lot -5: Commodities Bus0lo b U Bc L nk 3,626,360,244 [Savannah ,l,5'lKm) (1 .51km)l (Total Length =

Maintenance of Lubigi and Nakivubo Drains 800,000,000

Drainage Construction Materjals 500,000,000

Placement of Composite lvlanhole Covers 800,000,000 12,957,021,477 Sub total - Drai e Mana nt

Roads Man ement Lot-1; Design update and construction of roads in the City; Reconstruction andior Upgrading of NMT pilot corridor; Namirembe-Luwuum-'1.5km, Archer-O.75km, Mengo hill- 9,434,900,331 0.75km, Nakivubo channel-0.5km, Mpabaana-0.75km, Luzige- 0.3km, Mutebi-o.45km, and Semugooma-0.4km in Central Division (Total Length = 5.4Km)

LOT 2: ; Design update and construction of roads in the City: Reconstruction and/or Upgrading of Jakaana -0.65km, Nsooba- 0,75km, Kafeero-0,8km, Lumasi-0.55km, Muganzi-Awongera- 1.6km, Waligo- 4.2km in Kawempe division AND - and 12,621,496,317 1,6km, Nakibinge-Bawalakata-2.9km, Mackay-'1,6km and Sembera-1.5km, Concrete Box Culverl at Sembule and Nalukolongo Channel in Lubaga Division (Total Length = l5,5Km)

LoT 3 Design update and construction of roads in the City; Reconstruction and/or Upgrading of Kulekana-2.1km, --0.95km, Jjuko-1,3km, Kevina-1.2km, Appas- 9,156,447,990 1.3km and Bugolobi- Link-0.4km Total length = 7,3Km)

LOT 4 Design update and construction of roads in the City; 8,197,030,919 Reconstruction andior Upgrading of Magambo-0.9km, Dembe- Kilowoza-3.0km, Kiziri-0.75km, Kigoowa-1.9km, Kimera-1,4km, Kisalita-0.7km, Kisosonkole-1.0km, and Robert Mugabe-1.8km otal Len th = 11,sKm

Consultancy Services Ior Design and Supeniision of Roads and 4,600,000,000 Drain e Pro Personal Protective Equipment and Wo*ing Tools 250,000,000

l\4aintenance of Surveying equipment and Software Licensing 104,130,000

Compensation under KIIDP and ADB 4,500,000,000

Compensation for Land and cou( cases under GOU 678,972,965 49,542,978,523 Sub total - Roads Management Grand Total 64,900,000,000 Responses to Issues raised by the Presidential Affairs Committee of Parliament to Vote 002, State House - Budget Framework Papcr for FY 2019120 lssue I

Explain the discrepancy between the approved development budget of 12.33bn and the rclease of 14.544bn,

Response: Vote 002 got a supplementary budget of 5.7bn to cater for the compensation to National Housing and Construction Company for a piece ol' land enclosed within the State Lodge.

Iss ue 2 what is the criterion for selection of Model viltages? The committee also recommended that there should be at least one model village established in every region. Provide the committee with a list of Model vitlages and their expenditure for this Financial Year,

Response: The selection of model villages is the prerogative of H.E. the President upon the requests made to him by the leaders. State House also acknowledges that the recommendation of having one model village per region. However, given the lbn allocation to this programme per year, it is impossible to achieve this recommendation.

Detail of inputs and cost for the lirst two quarters of2018/19

No. Name of Particulars Amount Modcl village Busiita 30 female goats, 50 female pigs and 5 male 24,500,000 pigs 2 Mangho Irrigation Kit, 30 female goats and 8 male goats 15,778,000

3 Kibuku 40 female & l0 male goats 13,500,000

4 S anyonj a 42 femate goats, 7 male goats, 40 female pigs 22,622,000 and 5 male pigs

5 Lwabenge 86 female and 40 male pigs 37,200,000

1 No. Name of Particulars Amount Model village 6 Mwanyanjiri 46 female and I 5 male pigs 16,350,000

7 Naluvule 36 female and l0 male pigs 16,100,000

Kikvusa Capital for SACCO 10,000,000

9 Adjumani 65 female and l0 male goats 20,000.000

l0 Karera 80 female, 40 male pigs, 8,000 coffee 59,s00,000 seedlings, 25,000 greveria tree seedlings

ll Rwentondo 77 female and 20 male goats 26,400,000

t2 Bwera Construction of coffee factory,6,600 mango 31,300,000 seedlings

ll Petta 3,000 orange and mango seedlings 10,000,000

t4 Mbarara Amatsiko herbal product project 10,000,000

l5 Mbulamuti 86 lemale and 5 male goats 2 t ,300,000

l6 Kasokwe 5,000 orange and mango seedling r 6,000,000

t7 Naluvule 350 sweet potato vines 8,s00,000

l8 Mwanyanjiri, 14,000 banana suckers 23,000,000 Naluvule & Kisimba 19 Nakyesanja 30female and 10 male pigs 9,500,000

20 Ruharo 90 female and 45 male pigs 32,2s0,000

21 Madi-Okollo Rice seedlings, 630 bags of Cassava cuttings, 200,000,000 02 Tractor plough, 250 She goats, 20 He goats and 5,000 hoes and handles in addition to the baseline survey Total 623,800,000

2 Issue 3

Thc committee commended State House's efforts in supporting the youth in Kampala through the provision off Common User Facilities. However, it is alleged that some State House officials demand for money from would-be beneficiaries of the Common User Facilities in Kampala, What is State House's comment? Provide a list of all beneficiaries of the youth groups who got the Common User Facilities and what they got.

Response: This allegation is from detractors who do not wish this programme well. All the groups that have benefited from this programme have been identified by H.E the President as he passes by. He then hands them over to the State llouse Comptroller. H.E personally hands over the machines to these groups. We request the Committee to visit these groups to verily this matter.

List of beneficiaries

No Group Name Location Number of Economic Activity group members l Kireka - Banda Furniture Makers Kireka-Banda 1,100 Carpentry

2 Nalukolongo Fumiture Makers Nalukolongo 1 65 Carpentry

3 Namasuba fumiture makers Bata bata 680 Carpentry Namasuba

4 Fumiture Makers Bwaise 799 Carpentry

5 Kawempe Fumiture Kawempe 415 Carpentry Kiyindi

6 Kagoma Carpenters Kagoma 2t5 Carpentry

7 Nakawa fabricators Nakawa 670 Welding (Beds)

8 Nakawa metal box Nakawa 222 Welding (Suit cases)

9 Kabuusu - Welders Kabuusu 270 Welding Ndeeba

10 Kawempe Welders Kawempe 403 Welding n Kagoma Welders Kagoma 260 Welding

12 Katabi Artisans Katabi 557 Carpentry and Welding Entebbe

3 No Group Name Location Number of Economic Activity group members l3 Najja 1 Fumiture and Metal works s00 Carpentry and Welding association

14 Kibuye Carpenters Kibuye 600 Fumiture l5 Agaliawamu Furniture Makers Busega 354 Welding t6 Kibuve Welders Kibuve 150 Welding

17 Najeera-Kira Metal Fabricators Najeera-Kira 510 Welding

18 Nsambya Carpenters Nsambya 2000 Carpentry l9 Kubiri Carpentry Kubiri ? 50n Carpentry

20 Katwe Welders and Fabricators Katwe 1570 Welding

2l Kabuuse- Welders and Traders Nateete 200 Welding Association

22 Car Washers Mulago 389 Car washing

23 Rukungiri Fumiture makers Rukungiri 111 Carpentry

24 Rukungiri Mechanics Rukungiri 291 Mechanics

25 Rukungiri welders and fabricators Rukungiri 125 Welding

26 Washing bays Rukungiri 99 Car washing

Groups that were involved in carpentry were provided with a set of equipment comprising of Circular saw machine, Surface planner, Thicknesser, Band saw machine, Spindle moulder, Belt sander, compressor, Belt sander, cross cutting machine, Manual staple guns, Panel cutter, Portable router machine, Pneumatic staple guns, Jig saw machine and a Groove cutter. The welders were provided with a computerized hydraulic shear machine, a computerized hydraulic plate bending machine, a welding generator, a compressor, a bench stand drill, grinders, welding machines and dril[ing machines.

4 Issue 4 The Committee commended the Presidency for interventions in the Skilling the Girl - Child Presidential Initiative with its attendant benefits of enhancing skills development to the Girl - Child, This initiative needs to be rolled out beyond Kampala in a tailor-made manner to meet the specific need of the community.

Response: The roll out of this Presidentral initiative is at the discretion of the President.

Issue 5

Vote 002 submission is silent on the new Presidential lnitiative on Anti-Comrption

Response: This was an omission. The AntiCormption Unit of State House is funded under rhe Presidential lniriatives.

Issue 6

Is General Saleh's povedy alleviation initiativc in the Rwenzori Region part of the Presidential Initiativcs undcr State House?

Response: No, and State Flouse is not aware ofthis.

Issue 7

The outstanding Presidential pledges have become a sddry issue Among those mentioned are district roeds, health centres sclools and district administration bloda,

Resporsel Some of tl.re oumtanding Presidential pledges are not a responsibrlity of Srare House but are Government prograrrrrnes which are supposed to be implemented by the relevant line Ministries. For example, health centres fall under Ministry of Health, district administrarion blocks under Ministrv of Local Government. e.t.c.

However, it is also worth noting State House outstanding donations keep rncreasing year after year.

Issue 8

The committee proposed tlat State House should considd using the existing governmerrt vocationel irudtutiors in the roll out plart of Skilling the Girl Child Programme.

5 Resporue: State House appreciates this proposal. However, vocational institutions are under Ministry of Educatron and have their own requirements. The buildings may not be available the (.r months period that State House requires for the trarning.

Issue 9

The committee proposed tlat the old modd villages be phased out and support ortended to new villages,

Resporue The annual a"llocation to rnodel villages is meager. The annual allocation per village is not big enough to meet every household and yet H.E's objective is to support every household in a given village. Since this has not yet been achieved, State House will not phase out the old villages yet.

Issue I0

Does a Presidential public announcement of a pledge lead to its automatic implementation?

Response: No. When H.E the President makes a pronouncement! the PPS then makes a brief for him. After its endorsement, the brief is forwarded to the relevant line Ministry or State House Comptroller (depending on its nature) as a directive. The ones received by the State House Comptroller are then implemcnted depending on the availability ofresources.

Issue 10

The Committee wondered othcr initiatives are not as successful as those under State House and called on the Minister to carry out a research on this matter.

Response: This is noted and the Minister will take it up.

Issue I I

Who prioritizes implementation of Presidential Pledges?

Response: For pledges that fall in the category of Govemment programmes (those that are for the relevant line ministries), it is the duty of Cabinet during the budgeting process to prioritize them. For those that are a responsibility of State House, it is the State House Comptroller in consultation with the President. Honorable members are encouraged to follow up with the line ministries and the Prime Minister during his question time on the floor of Parliament.

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