Government of the Republic of Uganda confirmed it has allocated 66 billion shillings for the creative arts sector in the 2025/26 national budget.
This funding is part of a larger UGX 835.98 billion Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ICT package aimed at driving growth in key sectors.
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija revealed this during the National budget reading on Thursday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
In addition to this allocation, an extra UGX 10 billion has been set aside to help artists recover from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund will also serve as a revolving facility to support emerging talents in creating wealth and generating employment opportunities within the creative space.
