{"id":121747,"date":"2026-04-07T10:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/opposition-to-present-alternative-budget-priorities"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:36:07","slug":"opposition-to-present-alternative-budget-priorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/opposition-to-present-alternative-budget-priorities","title":{"rendered":"Opposition to Present Alternative Budget Priorities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has announced plans to present the opposition\u2019s alternative budget priorities, setting the stage for renewed debate over government spending ahead of the next financial year.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ssenyonyi said the proposal, due to be unveiled tomorrow, will outline what the opposition considers key areas of focus in the national budget.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll present our Alternative Budget Priorities to the Nation, underscoring what we believe should be the areas of priority in the upcoming budget,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the initiative seeks to provide a clear vision for the country\u2019s development path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are doing this so as to paint a picture of the proper direction our country ought to be taking,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Despite ongoing challenges, Ssenyonyi emphasized Uganda\u2019s potential, arguing that stronger leadership could drive progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith good leadership, we are able to not just survive, but to thrive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny of government expenditure and service delivery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has announced plans to present the opposition\u2019s alternative budget priorities, setting the stage for renewed debate over government spending ahead of the next financial year. 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