Government Procurement

Uganda’s Auditor General Edward Akol has issued a wide-ranging warning to Parliament: the country is collecting more revenue than ever, yet persistent weaknesses in procurement, project execution, asset management, staffing, and programme governance are eroding service delivery and exposing public resources to waste, misuse and avoidable costs. The Annual Report of the Auditor General to Parliament — Key Highlights for the audit year ended 31st December 2025 paints a picture of a state under pressure.  Revenue is rising, but so is public debt. Major national programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) show progress in disbursement but also serious…