How Uganda is managing Trump foreign aid freeze

“Yes, we appreciate the support that we receive from external partners, but if they choose to withdraw or reduce the funding, we say, so be it, and the good thing is that we are now in the early stages of the budgeting process. So, we shall be able to budget appropriately to cover those gaps created."

Chris Baryomunsi, the ICT minister addressing journalists during a press conference at the Uganda Media centre on January 28, 2025. (Photo by Nancy Nanyonga)