Uganda: Pimplus Steering Committee Inaugurated to Strengthen Public Investment Management

22 April 2026
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Andrew Victor Naimanye

The Public Investment Management PLUS (PIMPLUS) Operations Steering Committee (OSC) has been officially inaugurated and inducted by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), represented by Deputy Secretary to the Treasury Patrick Ocailap.

The newly established committee will serve as the apex governance and oversight body for the PIMPLUS operation, providing strategic direction through the Operation Technical Committee (OTC).

It is expected to play a key role in strengthening coordination, accountability, and results delivery across government institutions involved in public investment management reforms.

The PIMPLUS initiative is aligned with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Strategy 2025-2030, which focuses on "PFM for Growth and Improved Service Delivery" in support of Uganda's Tenfold Growth ambition.

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The framework is designed to improve resource allocation, enhance transparency and accountability, and increase efficiency in the management of public investments.

Speaking at the inauguration, Ocailap emphasized the need for measurable results, tasking the committee to ensure that the programme delivers value for money and translates policy into tangible development outcomes.

He also reaffirmed government's commitment to mobilising resources for physical planning activities, which he described as a critical foundation for effective investment implementation under the Tenfold Growth strategy.

Verena Fritz, Lead Governance Specialist at the World Bank, commended Uganda's ongoing reforms in public investment management, noting their potential to serve as a regional benchmark.

She stressed that successful implementation will require strong coordination across sectors, ministries, departments, and agencies, with the OSC playing a central coordinating role.

Hannington Ashaba, Director Budget at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, said the PIMPLUS operation is now positioned for effective delivery.

He underscored the importance of disciplined execution, timely decision-making, and sustained institutional commitment to ensure investments translate into meaningful national development results.

"What is required now is disciplined execution, timely decision making, and sustained commitment across all institutions to ensure that these investments translate into tangible outcomes for national development," he said.

Ashaba urged members of the committee to actively support Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in meeting their PIMPLUS targets.

The inauguration marks a key milestone in Uganda's efforts to strengthen public investment management systems as government continues reforms aimed at accelerating economic transformation and improving service delivery.

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