Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja says President Museveni has directed her to ensure that the government practices frugality to bridge the gaps created by the World Bank’s suspension of financial support to Uganda.
Recently, Ugandans were shocked after receiving the news of World Bank’s announcement pausing the approval of new loans to Uganda following government’s decision to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. According to the Bank, the law is against its values.
Now speaking to the media at her office, Nabbanja noted that after receiving the president’s directive, Cabinet has started discussions on how to reduce government expenditures in order to save funds for national development.
She added that negations are ongoing between the government of Uganda and the World Bank to harmonize on the same. Meanwhile, Nabbanja revealed that government is also considering other avenues such as getting new donors.
