Evidence And Methods Lab

Debt servicing, the money government pays back on loans has jumped from UGX 30T to UGX 33.4T, making it the single largest expenditure item in the 2025/2026 Financial Year budget.

It’s bigger than health, education and infrastructure among others.

For nine years, we’ve worked to advance citizen participation in governance through civic technology, independent research, and tools that hold power accountable.

This work has shaped conversations around transparency, accountability, and how citizens engage with their government — and we need your help continuing it. If what we do speaks to you, please consider supporting us today. Every contribution, however small, keeps us going.

Support us here: evidenceandmethodslab.org/donate

Do you know who is running Uganda’s government, and what qualifies them to do it?
Here is our assessment of Uganda's 2026–2031 cabinet; a complete, evidence-based review of all 87 government appointments.

The dashboard covers 36 Cabinet Ministers and 51 State Ministers, each scored across 7 dimensions including academic credentials, portfolio alignment, governance experience, and public integrity. It gives you the information you need to understand who is running Uganda's government and what they bring to their roles.

Access the full assessment here: evidenceandmethodslab.org/uganda-cabinet-assessment

Starting today, we’re at the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo 2026, joining innovators, researchers, and changemakers to discuss how we can power innovation, and partnership through data and technology.

If you’ll be there, let’s connect, share ideas, and explore how data and technology can drive meaningful impact across Africa.