Uganda, Jan. 12 -- The government is hoping a Shs6.4 trillion infusion at the start of the third-quarter (Q3) of the 2022-2023 Financial Year (FY) will breathe life into the flagging economy.

The release of the funds by the Treasury means the government's ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) will have money at their disposal to discharge their duties, including implementing development programmes.

Crucially, also, money will trickle into the pockets of a number of residents in the country through salaries, pensions and gratuity.

Wages have gobbled up Shs1.8 trillion or 28.11 percent of the third quarter release. Non-wages have taken up Shs2.6 trillion or 22.81 percent of the money disbursed.

Development expenditure (Shs1.9 tril...