Government directs engineers to document local infrastructure

23 November 2025, 11:29 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has directed all Local Government Engineers across the country to thoroughly document infrastructure projects within their jurisdictions.

Kumumanya issued the directive while addressing District, City, and Municipal Engineers during a meeting held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive inventory of all roads, noting that the reports must indicate the specific parishes served, in accordance with the Parish Development Model (PDM), as well as the corresponding subcounties.

He further encouraged Engineers to work closely with District and City Resident Commissioners to enhance service delivery, transparency, and accountability. The Permanent Secretary also urged officers serving in acting capacities to apply for the 22 positions of Local Government Engineers recently advertised in various local governments.

Attendees applauded the Permanent Secretary for his continued guidance and pledged to maintain diligence in their work. However, they also noted challenges in fully meeting their responsibilities, calling on the Ministry of Local Government to address the gaps.

Meanwhile, Chairman of Nsooba Slaughter House in Kampala, Sekanyo Suleiman, reassured the public of steady beef supply during the Christmas and New Year festivities, although prices may slightly increase due to market factors. He urged Ugandans to remain peaceful as the country prepares for the 2026–2031 elections.

“I want to thank God that our work is moving smoothly despite some challenges. We remind our clients that, as usual, beef will be available during and after the festivities. Parents should also teach their children about work and let them know where school fees come from,” he said.

In a related development, the Chairman of Namayiba Taxi Park, Faizo Sebirumbi, cautioned parents picking children from boarding schools to be alert when choosing transport means. He revealed incidents where parents hired taxis from undesignated locations and ended up being robbed.

“We remind our customers, especially parents, to use taxis from designated stages to avoid theft. Learners should also board from official parks and clearly label items like mattresses with names and contacts so they can be returned if forgotten,” Sebirumbi said.