Principal Officer, Mr. Stan Mwanakayaya, has today presented Serenje Town Council’s 2025 Output-Based Budget (OBB) totaling K141.5 million during the ongoing National Budget Hearing in Muchinga’s Mpika District.
This represents a 64.9% increase from the 2024 budget which stood at K91.8 million.
In his presentation, Mr. Mwanakayaya explained that the budget increase can be attributed to the increased allocation of the Constituency Development Fund, which now stands at K36 million per Constituency, and Cash for Work, a drought response program introduced by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.
Key highlights of the 2025 budget include:
I. Increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation, now at K36 million per constituency.
II. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development introduced the Cash for Work drought response program.
III. Plans to rehabilitate approximately 150 kilometers of feeder roads to boost local infrastructure.
The budget hearings, supported by the USAID Local Impact Governance Project and the Ministry of Finance, foster participatory planning, accountability, and alignment with national development objectives.
Director Finance accompanies the Council Secretary, Mr. Martin Sikanyika Director Planning Ms. Mwamba Mukupa, Chief Accountant Mr. George Mutika, Senior Procurement Officer Mr. Collins Chelleh, Social Economic Planner, Ms. Chalwe Mwaba and Public Relations Officer Oscar Malipenga.
Representing the devolved department are District Health Services Dr. Haachile Moonga, District Veterinary Officer Dr. Metredy Mumba, and Livestock and Fisheries Officer Matteo Tembo.
Serenje Town Council remains committed to enhancing transparency and ensuring efficient use of resources for community development.
