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See the things that cause me problems! Everyone I owe money, a drink&a favour has called me with others staging road blocks on my way home because of this picture! Good people I was on ‘charity’ nation building thanks to @AbsaUganda & @ntvuganda #UGBudget26 @rggoobi @mofpedU

I do not know how much the coffee farmer in Masaka pays in taxes, but he or she is largely outside the revenue mobilisation system, except to the extent that they consume goods. One of the things we have seen in the budget is an increase in indirect taxes. -Prof. Samuel Sejjaka, Country Team Leader, @matabacusuganda #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 📸:@Photos_By_Drama @AbsaUganda @DeloitteUganda

If I were the minister of finance, the key question for me would be: how do I put more money in the pockets of the people so that they can consume more? For any of us who is not a ‘planned child,’ the budget numbers do not translate into reality. -Prof. Samuel Sejjaka, Country Team Leader, @matabacusuganda #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 📸:@Photos_By_Drama @AbsaUganda @DeloitteUganda

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 5th edition of the #Absa_NTVPostBudget Dialogue, and a special appreciation to our speakers. We'll leave you with a question: That expenditure sitting outside your income... where exactly is it coming from? #UGBudget26

What do you make of the phrase "this is a budget that gives and takes"? 🤔👇 #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

When taxes are paid, the expectations are to construct good roads, improve transport areas, education, security, medical among others. We ought to have discipline on resource utilization and expenditure. Once our government looks into those areas, we believe that we shall be on the right course. ~ Garry Kizito, Assistant Commissioner Compliance Management #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 #FFeBanno

We have the best minds in one room to have a dialogue. #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

The dialogue then moved into the panel discussion, where moderator @kasyate put our Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer, Mr. @segwaya, on the spot with a question many businesses continue to grapple with: With access to affordable credit still a challenge, what can Absa do differently to ensure that the growth projected in the budget is reflected in businesses and ultimately in the loan book? In response, Mr. @segwaya reaffirmed Absa’s commitment to supporting private sector growth, noting that there can be no future customers without a thriving private sector today. He emphasized that Absa is continuously exploring innovative ways to make credit more accessible and affordable. One such approach is considering alternative data points, including mobile money transaction records, to better understand customers and their businesses. His message was clear: Reach out to us. Let us understand your business, and we shall extend credit. #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

The conversation then shifted to a fireside chat as moderator @kasyate sat down with Dr. @rggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, to unpack the FY 2026/27 Budget and what it means for Uganda's future. Responding to the question, “What does this budget mean for the nation?” Dr. Ggoobi began on a light-hearted note, challenging the common perception that a national budget is simply money being handed out. He reminded the audience that the largest share of government revenue is generated through taxation, making economic growth and compliance critical to funding national priorities. He explained that approximately 95% of the budget has been allocated towards the ATMs and their enablers, with a renewed focus on improving implementation discipline to ensure planned outcomes are delivered. Among the key changes highlighted were stronger measures around budget discipline and accountability, including a requirement for Accounting Officers to sign a Budget Discipline and Accountability Charter, reinforcing personal responsibility for public resource management. Dr. Ggoobi concluded by reassuring participants that Uganda's economy remains strong at the macroeconomic level, with steady fundamentals that provide a solid foundation for growth and investment. #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 @ntvuganda

The national budget just tells a story. It goes beyond numbers, and this forum seeks to provide an opportunity to address the challenges we may face ahead. It is a conversation where we renew our optimism to ensure that the projections highlighted make sense for our businesses. -Michael Segwaya, Executive Director,@AbsaUganda #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 📸: @Photos_By_Drama @DeloitteUganda

We recognize that the budget is just a direction. It is about translating policy into practical dialogue and what that actually means for our businesses. -Michael Segwaya, Executive Director, @AbsaUganda #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 @DeloitteUganda

To usher us into the deeper conversations around the FY 2026/27 Budget, our Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer, Mr. @segwaya , opened the dialogue with a thought-provoking question: What does this budget mean for policymakers, regulators, academia, businesses, and the wider economy? He emphasized the importance of moving beyond the headline figures to assess whether the underlying projections and assumptions make practical sense for businesses operating in Uganda today. He extended his appreciation to Dr. @rggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, @mofpedU, for honouring the invitation and joining the discussion. He highlighted the government's planned reduction in domestic borrowing from UGX 11.4 trillion to UGX 9 trillion, noting its potential significance for private sector growth and access to capital. He concluded by expressing his enthusiasm for a robust and engaging conversation on how Uganda can translate budget ambitions into tangible economic outcomes. #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 @ntvuganda

Sharing her opening remarks, @SueNsibirwa, Managing Director of @NationMediaGrp, welcomed guests and thanked everyone for taking the time to attend the dialogue. She also expressed appreciation to us for partnering with @ntvuganda to make the 5th edition of the Post-Budget Dialogue possible. She set the stage for the discussion by highlighting key opportunities emerging from the national budget, including Uganda’s anticipated oil production and the opportunities associated with co-hosting 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. She encouraged the panelists to engage openly and critically assess what the budget means for Uganda’s economy and its people. She concluded by posing a challenge to the speakers: How do we translate this budget into meaningful and inclusive growth for the nation? #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

Quick quiz! Do you know what ATMs stands for in regards to the budget? #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

What was your biggest takeaway from yesterday's budget reading? 👇 #Absa_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26

Happening today at the Kampala Serena Hotel – Victoria 2 Conference Centre, the ABSA–NTV Post-Budget Forum is taking place under the theme: ‘Harnessing Opportunities, Navigating Challenges. #ABSA_NTVPostBudget #UGBudget26 Stream live | @yotvofficial1 App | ntv.co.ug/live-tv @AbsaUganda @DeloitteUganda

Good morning. Tuliwano. 👇 #Absa_NTVPostBudget