Govt to Release 166.8 Billion for MPs' Cars by July 10

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The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has announced that government will release funds for Members of Parliament to purchase official vehicles by July 10, 2026, as part of the first quarter budget releases for the 2026/27 financial year.

Musasizi made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing newly elected legislators during the ongoing induction seminar at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Responding to concerns from MPs about when they would receive facilitation for vehicles, the minister assured them that the funds would be disbursed within the current quarter.

"I am aware some people have whispered to me that you would like to know whether you are going to be facilitated to go back to the constituencies. No, you would like to know when your money for the cars is going to be released. Am I correct?" Musasizi told the legislators.

He explained that government releases funds on a quarterly basis, with the first quarter running from July to September, and that disbursements are typically made by the 10th day of the release period.

"So, we shall release it this quarter because when we say funds are released on a quarterly basis, a quarter runs for three months. For example, the first quarter runs from July to September. So, if I tell you that I am going to release money in this quarter, if you are a good student, you are not supposed to ask me when. Releases are done on a quarterly basis by the 10th," he said.

Musasizi also reminded MPs of his efforts to protect their financial benefits, saying he had personally pushed for legislators' allowances to remain exempt from the proposed 40 percent income tax levy.

Members of the 12th Parliament will receive 315 million uganda shillings each, for the purchase of vehicles, totaling 166.8 billion uganda shillings.

Hon. Henry Musasizi, minister for finance and economic development. (photo by parliament)