By the time of publishing this story, our efforts to get an explanation from Mukono Town Clerk, Francis Byabagambi, regarding the ongoing works had not yet succeeded.
Blasio Buule, who transports firewood from Ntunda and Kyabazaala, shared his grievances, explaining that they pay between UGX 3,000 and UGX 7,000 per vehicle to unacknowledged revenue collectors.
“The decision follows a review of the contractor's performance and repeated failure to adhere to agreed contractual obligations, including critical environmental and social safeguard measures. The council previously issued warnings regarding non-compliance on 10 October 2024 and 10 January 2025.” Ndema indicates.
Under the Local Government Act CAP 243, Section 88(1), every district is required to establish a Local Government Public Accounts Committee (LGPAC). The committee plays a crucial role in scrutinising the reports of the Auditor General, the Chief Internal Auditor, and any inquiries conducted by the Commission of Inquiry.
Elizabeth Namanda, Mukono Chief Administrative Officer, says MUWRP, once a key health partner, had employed 236 health workers, including 32 on permanent contracts.
The Chairperson has long been castigated by National Unity Platform- NUP party members for appointing Muhumuza, an NRM party member, as his vice-chairperson.
The investigation also targets claims of improper payments made to non-existent employees, those who had retired, as well as individuals who were irregularly recruited or receiving salaries above their appropriate pay scale.
According to Suzan Wamala, Chairperson of the Municipal Teachers Association and President of the Mukono Diocese Primary Headteacher’s Association, the initiative will focus on improving the teachers' understanding of the curriculum, effective teaching approaches, and how to better engage learners.
The relocation is intended to pave the way for the construction of a modern market under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), funded by a UGX 40 billion World Bank loan.
The minister while meeting residents at Kame Valley Market and touring the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) road campsite revealed that he had been informed by the Mukono Deputy Clerk Town Luboyera Majerani that the bishop had declined to grant property consent for the contractor to start the road construction works.
The government has committed to transforming the market, which is currently in poor condition, into a modern facility at an estimated cost of Shillings 40 billion, funded by the World Bank.
Leaders commended the good work during the celebration of 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at Katoogo Health Centre III located at Nama Sub County on Monday evening under the theme ‘Reinventing the wheel to improve immunization services’.
The Secretary for Finance Romeo Augustine said the money will be used to grade community roads near Katikolo, compaction of garbage at the site, and establish a chain link fence to the dump site.
The Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme is funded by a $566 million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group, with 296.9 billion shillings allocated to Mukono district for roads, a market, and the Kyetume abattoir and wetland improvement. These projects are anticipated to be completed within five years.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accused alongside the District Internal Auditor, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Council Clerk, the District Speaker, and members of the District Executive Committee. Among those summoned on cases of computer misuse is Samuel Odongo, the councillor representing Nama Sub County in the district.
Kiondo through her lawyers of Denis Nyombi and Company Advocates asked the court to restrain Mukono District local government and the LCV Chairperson Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa from organizing nominations and elections or appointing any other representative of the urban authority.
Asuman Muhumuza, the Mukono District Vice Chairperson, moved a motion to seek assistance from Buikwe District. He said that there is a need for external support in the meantime as the district explores the possibility of establishing its commission.
Municipal-level urban forums are designated to provide a space where all urban development stakeholders can meet and exchange views on effective strategies intended to address gaps in service delivery and resource mobilization.
Kimbowa Ivan · author