February 8, 2024 the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies adopted the relevance of the draft law amending  law n° 030/2023 of 30/06/2023 determining the state finances for the 2023/2024 fiscal year .

Presenting the 2023/24 to Deputies, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, announced that the budget revision will increase Government spending by Frw 85.6 billion from the initially announced Frw 5,030.0 billion in June 2023 to Frw 5,115.6 billion.

Minister Ndagijimana said that  budget revision is based on the good execution of the budget during the first half of the fiscal year, which stood at 61% at end December 2023 and allocation of additional resources to key priorities, such as Agriculture, infrastructure and ICT.

“Despite persistent challenges stemming from the effects of COVID-19, global supply chain disruptions, an inflationary environment, and the impact of climate shocks, our economy continues to display strong signs of recovery. With a 7.6% growth over the first three quarters of 2023, surpassing projections, this budget revision reflects our successes and the effectiveness of the economic recovery plan in sustaining businesses, attracting new investments, generating employment, and ensuring robust social protection for vulnerable citizens,” stated Minister Ndagijimana.

Key changes in the 2023-2024 revised budget

Resources: Resources will increase by 1.7% from 5,030 billion to 5,115.6 billion, driven mainly by increase in external grants and loans.

Expenditure: Government spending is expected to increase by 1.7%, rising from Frw 5,030.0 billion to Frw 5,115.6 billion. The revision in spending reflects changes in recurrent spending, capital expenditure, and net lending outlays.

The draft law amending law determining the state finances for 2023/24 was submitted to the Committee on national budget and patrimony for further consideration before being adopted by the plenary session.