The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Natu Elmaamry Mwamba, has directed government budget experts to ensure that institutional strategic plans are aligned with the 25-Year Development Vision (Vision 2050), the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV), and the Planning Commission’s strategic plan guidelines. The move aims to guarantee that national priorities are implemented effectively.
Dr. Mwamba gave the instructions during a five-day training on the enhanced Budget Preparation and Management System (CBMS), which focused on evaluating the 2024/25 government budget and preparing the 2025/26 budget.
He said aligning with Vision 2050 requires updating policies, laws, and other frameworks to ensure that institutional strategies match the country’s long-term development goals.
“Our country is set to begin implementing the 25-Year Development Vision 2050. Those planning and executing development strategies must ensure their plans reflect what the vision requires in their sectors. The Ministry of Finance oversees the process, but it is you the planners and implementers who must make it happen,” Dr. Mwamba said.
He urged experts to prepare and execute plans and budgets based on institutional, sectoral, and national priorities to avoid unnecessary fund reallocations.
Dr. Mwamba also reminded participants to comply with the Budget Act, Chapter 439, its regulations, and other relevant laws, including the Public Procurement Act, to ensure that government funds are used according to priorities.
He emphasized following annual Planning and Budget Guidelines and Treasury Circular No. 1 of 2025/26 regarding budget execution.
Participants said the training enhanced their understanding of budget preparation and execution, particularly the importance of fully implementing the Permanent Secretary’s directives to ensure alignment with national priorities.
Mr. Said Mabie, Director of Policy and Planning at the Office of the Vice President for Union and Environment, said the training helped prevent funding of projects that do not deliver direct benefits to citizens.
The five-day training, which started earlier this week, combined sessions on the enhanced CBMS system with evaluations of budget execution and preparations for the next fiscal year’s budget.
Feedback from the session will guide the refinement of the Government’s Planning and Budget Preparation Guidelines for 2026/27.
