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Politics - 30 July 2026

Works Ministry Engineer Suspensions Linked to Post-UNRA Infighting

Kampala, Uganda, July 30, 2026 - Suspensions and retirements in the public interest of senior Ministry of Works and Transport engineers were widely attributed to internal rifts after UNRA staff were absorbed into the ministry, alongside competition for the permanent secretary...

By Amina Kabasele2 min readFrançais

Kampala, Uganda, July 30, 2026 - Suspensions and retirements in the public interest of senior Ministry of Works and Transport engineers were widely attributed to internal rifts after UNRA staff were absorbed into the ministry, alongside competition for the permanent secretary post.

The turmoil adds uncertainty to road-sector delivery just as local governments and MPs escalate pressure over delayed contracts and contractor performance.

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