30/04/2025
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
The National Assembly has commenced the constitutional process of considering the 2025/2026 FY Budget Estimates following their formal tabling before the House.
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, presiding over the House on Wednesday, 30th April 2025 urged Members of Parliament to conduct a disciplined and informed debate in the House rather than in public rallies.
In a Communication, Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed the receipt of the 2025/26 Budget Estimates, setting in motion a critical phase in the country's annual budget cycle.
“In line with Article 221 of the Constitution and Section 39 of the Public Finance Management Act, the Budget Estimates now stand committed to the respective Departmental Committees and the Budget and Appropriations Committee for detailed consideration,” said the Speaker.
Dr. Wetang'ula directed the Committees to engage stakeholders emphasizing that the resulting reports will inform the enactment of the 2025 Appropriations Act.
Speaker Wetang’ula also announced receipt of the draft Finance Bill, 2025 from the National Treasury.
"I also wish to inform the House that I have received a draft Finance Bill, 2025 from the Cabinet. This Bill relates to the revenue-raising measures that support the submitted budget," said the Speaker.
Speaker Wetang'ula added that, "Upon its publication and First Reading, the Bill will stand committed to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning for consideration and facilitation of public participation.”
While addressing the House, the Speaker cautioned Members of Parliament against politicizing the Finance Bill outside the legislative forum. “ Villages and school gatheri
