SOROTI DISTRICT RECEIVES OVER SHS 7.3 BILLION FOR FY 2024/2025

Soroti District Local Government has received a total of Shs 7,365,197,670 from the central government for the financial year 2024/2025, officials have confirmed.

The funds have been disbursed to cater for various key areas, with all categories receiving 100 percent of their planned allocations.

The breakdown of the funds shows that Shs 4,177,685,996 has been allocated for wages, ensuring that salaries for government workers in the district are fully covered for the financial year. This will support the timely payment of teachers, health workers, and other civil servants critical to service delivery in the district.

Additionally, gratuity payments have been fully catered for, with Shs 227,999,985 allocated. This will facilitate the payment of retirement benefits to staff who have served the district and are exiting public service.

Pensions have also been fully funded, with a total of Shs 1,007,358,328 earmarked for retired public officers. This is expected to ease the burden on elderly citizens who depend on their pension earnings for survival.

Non-wage recurrent expenditures have been provided for as well, with Shs 2,952,153,361 allocated. These funds are crucial for supporting the day-to-day operations of various departments, including maintenance of facilities, administrative costs, and service delivery activities across Soroti District.

Hon Eyangu Samuel, the Secretary Finance has welcomed the timely release of funds, emphasizing that it would help in the smooth running of government programs and improve service delivery to the residents of Soroti.

Soroti District Chairperson LC V, Hon, Edoru Simon Peter Ekuu has now encouraged all department heads to plan and utilize the funds effectively to maximize impact across sectors such as education, health, production, and infrastructure development.

Officials have pledged to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of the funds, with calls for different sectors to prioritize activities that directly benefit the community.

The full disbursement comes at a time when districts across the country are focusing on improving local service delivery and aligning development priorities with the national agenda under Vision 2040.

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By Abraham Ekwaru, Communication officer