Latest Posts

Parliament Approves Additional UGX 53 Billion For The Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital

Parliament has approved an additional UGX53.119 billion for the Lubowa International Hospital project, pushing the total government expenditure on the project to UGX529.588 billion. This decision comes after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja assured legislators that the hospital, whose completion has faced repeated delays, will be operational by April 2025. Nabbanja further revealed that medical personnel are currently undergoing specialized training in Italy in preparation for the hospital’s opening.

The approval, however, faced stiff opposition, with lawmakers raising concerns over limited access to the project site and a lack of transparency. Joel Ssenyonyi, chairperson of the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE), expressed frustration over Parliament’s inability to conduct on-site inspections. “The government keeps returning to Parliament for more funding, yet it denies us access to monitor progress. This raises serious questions about accountability,” Ssenyonyi remarked.

Despite the opposition, Nabbanja urged Parliament to release the funds, stating that construction is 61.8% complete, with most of the necessary medical equipment already procured. She emphasized that additional funding would ensure the hospital’s timely completion.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who visited the site on two occasions, endorsed the funding, describing the progress as promising. He noted that over 700 workers are actively engaged in the project and expressed confidence in the contractor’s commitment to complete structural works by April 2025.

Concerns over accountability, however, remain a key issue. In a minority report, MP Ibrahim Ssemujju called for a halt to further disbursements until an independent audit is conducted. He cited a June 2023 Auditor General’s report that highlighted restricted access to engineers and inadequate supervision, warning of potential financial mismanagement.

Health Minister Dr. Ruth Aceng acknowledged challenges with oversight, revealing that construction progress stood at just 35% as of December 2024. She requested an additional UGX1.5 billion to bolster supervision efforts, admitting the absence of a consultant has left government engineers overstretched.

The debate underscores the divide between the government and opposition lawmakers over the handling of the Lubowa project, with demands for greater transparency continuing to dominate discussions.

Loading

Don't Miss

EXPOSED! Muyenga Tycoon’s Maid Cited In Land Wrangle

In recent days, Muyenga, Y2K Zone a push Kampala suburb,

Parliament Orders Closure Of Fuelex Petrol Stations For Adulterating Fuel

The Parliamentary Committee on Trade And Industry led by Mbarara

Big Story: Parliament Probes UETCL Bosses Over Corruption, Mismanagement & Controversial UGX 28Billion Compensation Deal

Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural

‘Back Off Buganda Land’ Kabaka Mutebi Castigates People Pushing For Abolition Of Mailo Land Tenure System

The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has

Big Story: IGG Probes Over Shs1bn Ubos Fraud

The Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating top officials

EXPLOSIVE: How Speaker Kadaga & Confidant Hon. Okupa Spent Over US $764,000 (Shs2.8 BN) In-less Than 2 Years In Travels Abroad

Since taking office as Deputy Speaker of Parliament way back

Ham Vs DTB Appeal: Bank Of Uganda Runs Out Of Case, Leaves DTB To Carry Its Own Cross

Bank of Uganda has officially quit the case involving city

Amnesty International Joins Push To Free Presidential Runner Robert Kyagulanyi

The Ugandan authorities must immediately lift the police and military

Exporters Call For Strong Action Against EAC States’ Trade Barriers

Manufacturers have called on the government to impose tough measures

Big Story: How KCCA Officials Messed Up Youth Fund Programs, Stole Billions of Gov’t Funds In Shoddy Deals

Kampala: If there is any government Authority that frustrating President

I Predict Museveni, NRM Victory In 2021 Elections

By Faruk Kirunda Kampala: As we dive into the high

Crisis: Lord Mayor Lukwago Defies Court Order, Appoints Balondemu As Chairman K’la District Land Board

Veteran lawyer Hajji Elias Lukwago, who is the Kampala city

Scandal: Stanbic Bank Bosses Allegedly Steal Borrowers’ Land Titles, Mortgage Them To Dfcu Bank

Several officials at Stanbic Bank are in deep trouble after

Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park

Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are

Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021

All indications are that a dead year will not be

BoU To Appeal In Supreme Court Over Trashed Crane Bank Case

The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has said it will be

Shame As Top Police Boss Is Convicted Of Car Theft, Ordered To Pay Over Shs282M

Untold shame has engulfed the Uganda Police a senior officer

Just In! Energy Mafias Rock Parliament As Patriotic Young Turks Question AIGP Akullo’s Involvement In Min. Energy Corruption

Panic has rocked Parliament as renowned Parliamentarian and Lawyer Hon.

Energy Mafias Debunked Part III: How Werikhe, Turyagyenda Corruptly Swindled Shs15 Bn For 3 Electricity Distribution Projects In Acholi, Bunyoro & Kiruhura

FUNDING THE COUP THROUGH ENERGY AND MINERALS CORRUPTION By the

Just In: Top Energy Officials Fired On Presidential Orders Over Massive Theft Of Electricity Distribution Funds

By Our Reporter Kampala: Two senior officials of Rural Electrification

Salary Scam Hits KCCA AS 29bn Is Paid To Ghost Workers

After Eng Andrew Kitata took over as the acting Executive

Pride Microfinance Rebrands As Pride Bank After BoU Approval

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially approved the rebranding

Man Nabbed With Firearm & Explosives At Kisenyi Bus Terminal

Security personnel at Kisenyi Bus Terminal in Kampala arrested a