Uganda's Works Minister has outlined plans to handle $350 million in road agency debt and keep former staff employed.
General Edward Katumba Wamala said the disbanded Uganda National Roads Authority left behind 1.3 trillion shillings in contractor payments. He promised the government would pay these debts.
"Your roles remain secure," Katumba told former road agency workers on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. He assured project managers they could stay in public service.
The minister announced stricter rules for new road projects. Contracts must start on time, with proper documents ready before signing. He warned against delays and mistakes in paperwork.
Katumba said projects need land rights before they start. This rule aims to prevent legal issues during construction.
The ministry held talks with builders and advisors about ongoing work. They discussed money matters and ways to keep projects running after the agency merged with the ministry.
Katumba pledged support for projects funded by outside groups. He asked contractors to report any banking problems they face.
The ministry plans to help contractors work with local and foreign banks. This support should prevent extra costs during the change in management.
These changes follow the recent absorption of the road authority into the transport ministry. The move brings all road projects under direct government control.
General Edward Katumba Wamala said the disbanded Uganda National Roads Authority left behind 1.3 trillion shillings in contractor payments. He promised the government would pay these debts.
"Your roles remain secure," Katumba told former road agency workers on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. He assured project managers they could stay in public service.
The minister announced stricter rules for new road projects. Contracts must start on time, with proper documents ready before signing. He warned against delays and mistakes in paperwork.
Katumba said projects need land rights before they start. This rule aims to prevent legal issues during construction.
The ministry held talks with builders and advisors about ongoing work. They discussed money matters and ways to keep projects running after the agency merged with the ministry.
Katumba pledged support for projects funded by outside groups. He asked contractors to report any banking problems they face.
The ministry plans to help contractors work with local and foreign banks. This support should prevent extra costs during the change in management.
These changes follow the recent absorption of the road authority into the transport ministry. The move brings all road projects under direct government control.
