Mukono– The State Minister for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President, Beatrice Akori Akello, has commended Mukono District and Mukono Municipality for their transparency and detailed reporting on government-funded projects, while calling for faster implementation to meet set timelines.
During a follow-up monitoring exercise under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program on Wednesday, the Minister praised local leaders and technical teams for providing clear and comprehensive progress reports.
The visit began with a courtesy call at the Office of the Resident District Commissioner, where the team met Fatuma Ndisaba Nabitaka, her deputy Muyambi Moses, and Assistant RDC Esther Baroma Nakyazze.
While inspecting projects across the district and municipality, Akori noted visible progress in infrastructure development, particularly road upgrades and urban works. However, she pointed out a discrepancy between planned targets and actual physical performance.
“Timely implementation is critical to avoid cost escalations,” Akori emphasized, urging project implementers to adopt practical mitigation measures, especially to address weather-related disruptions.
RDC Ndisaba welcomed the progress but highlighted funding challenges at Mukono General Hospital, which currently receives UGX 720 million annually against a requirement of over UGX 1 billion. She appealed for increased government support, noting that non-governmental organizations continue to play a significant role in infrastructure development at the facility.
Mukono Municipality Mayor Erisa Mukasa Nkoyoyo reaffirmed the council’s commitment to ensuring all projects are completed to benefit residents.
Technical updates presented by Moses Kisembo Muyonjo from China Railway No.5 Engineering Group indicated steady progress, with key infrastructure works expected to be completed within two to three months. The projects have employed 238 workers, including 46 locals. However, overall performance stands at 11.6 percent against a planned 15.6 percent, partly due to delays in fund disbursement.
Further reports by GKMA-UDP focal person George Masengere highlighted significant gains, including an increase in local revenue from UGX 4 billion to UGX 9 billion, the development of a physical plan, and support to over 100 informal businesses transitioning into the formal sector. Improvements in waste management and planned market developments were also noted.
Despite the progress, challenges such as indiscipline among road users, theft of construction materials, and poor waste disposal continue to hinder project implementation.
Akori also applauded Mukono Municipality for reducing compensation costs by prioritizing developments within the urban center, describing the approach as a best practice worth replicating.
The monitoring team later inspected ongoing works, including the Ntenjeru–Buule road upgrade to bituminous standards, among other urban infrastructure projects.
The visit underscored government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and value for money in public investments. Leaders expressed optimism that with strengthened collaboration between stakeholders, the projects will significantly improve infrastructure, service delivery, and urban development in Mukono.
