President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly dismissed six engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport over allegations of corruption, unauthorized road design changes, and actions that allegedly led to financial losses in major government infrastructure projects.
The affected officials are linked to projects including the Busega–Mpigi Expressway, Mubende–Fort Portal Road, and Masaka–Mutukula Highway, which have attracted scrutiny over rising costs and implementation concerns.
The decision follows the government’s intensified crackdown on corruption within the infrastructure sector, with President Museveni warning officials involved in mismanagement of public funds that they will face consequences.
The latest dismissals come after earlier action in June 2026, when three senior engineers and the Ministry of Works Permanent Secretary were reportedly suspended over investigations into the Busega–Mpigi Expressway.
The project’s estimated cost reportedly increased from about Shs600 billion to Shs1.3 trillion, raising concerns over project management and expenditure.
The dismissed engineers had also appeared before a parliamentary committee where lawmakers questioned alleged irregularities in project execution and procurement processes.
Parliament later confirmed the dismissals as authorities continue efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects.
The move highlights the government’s renewed focus on addressing corruption concerns in Uganda’s road sector and ensuring taxpayers’ money is used appropriately.
