Many communities in Uganda continue to face limited access to safe water and reliable energy, challenges that affect health services, education and local development.

To address this, Rotary District 9213 Uganda has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Davis & Shirtliff Uganda (D&S) to implement sustainable water and solar energy solutions in underserved areas.

The collaboration seeks to leverage Rotary’s community networks and D&S’s technical expertise to design and implement projects that expand access to clean water, improve energy supply, and strengthen community resilience.

Announcing the partnership in Kampala on Thursday, Rotary leaders said the initiative will focus on installing solar-powered water systems for schools, communities, and health facilities. It will also provide sustainable irrigation systems to boost agriculture and food security, as well as water treatment solutions for schools and health centres.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will share responsibilities on a 50-50 cost-sharing model, ensuring sustainability and local ownership. D&S will provide technical expertise, equipment, training, and cost-sharing support, while Rotary will mobilize communities, identify projects, and fundraise.

“This partnership will not only expand access to clean and renewable energy but also improve access to safe water and sanitation, reduce reliance on unreliable utilities, and strengthen the resilience of local communities,” said Samuel Ingambwaaki, District Membership Chair, Rotary District 9213.

The MoU will initially run for one year, with the potential for renewal and expansion. Both partners are committed to promoting joint projects that prioritize inclusion and address Uganda’s infrastructure gaps. They emphasized that access to safe water and energy should not be a privilege, but a fundamental right for all Ugandans.

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Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has reassured Ugandans that the government is committed to fast-tracking the completion of the Mubende–Fort Portal and Mubende–Kyenjojo road projects, following concerns over stalled works and prolonged delays.

Speaking during the 6th Bi-annual private sector CEO retreat held in Fort Portal, Nabbanja admitted that the contractor, Energo, has faced financial and operational challenges that have slowed progress, but noted that the government has now set aside Shs50 billion to revitalise the project.

“Energo got a number of challenges. When he was paid part of the money last month, he had to solve some of those challenges. The suppliers were on him—fuel, equipment and other costs—so the money was used to clear those obligations,” Nabbanja explained.

She added that despite the setbacks, works never fully stopped but were progressing at a very low pace.

“He has been working, but at a low pace. This week or next week, he will receive another cohort of money. With this money, he is going to receive around Shs50 billion, and it will push him to some level. That I can promise,” she said.

The Prime Minister recalled that President Yoweri Museveni had earlier directed Cabinet to give priority to the Mubende road corridor during his tour of Mubende, Mityana and the surrounding districts.

“Remember when he toured Mubende and Mityana, the President directed us in July to prioritise that road. That is why the contractor was paid, and we are making sure resources are channelled accordingly,” Nabbanja said.

On the Mubende–Kyenjojo road, Nabbanja announced that the Ministry of Works and Transport’s in-house engineering team will be deployed to carry out urgent forward maintenance.

“We are going to use our in-house engineering services under the Ministry of Works. They are the same team that has just completed Jinja Road. The next area is Mubende–Kyenjojo, to at least do forward maintenance so that the road is motorable. I believe to some extent this will solve the problem,” she added.

The Mubende–Fort Portal and Mubende–Kyenjojo roads have, for months, remained a source of public frustration. Road users have complained of potholes, incomplete sections, and muddy diversions that worsen during heavy rains. Transporters say vehicle maintenance costs have soared, while farmers in the Mubende–Kyenjojo belt lament that poor access has reduced their ability to take produce to markets in Kampala and western Uganda.

Local leaders in Mubende have repeatedly accused contractors of abandoning worksites, while business owners warn that the state of the road has disrupted trade and tourism in the region.

Government’s renewed pledge of Shs50 billion now raises expectations that the long-awaited works will resume in earnest. However, Parliament has already raised broader concerns about inflated contracts and poor supervision across Uganda’s road sector, demanding stricter accountability to ensure value for money.

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The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has sounded alarm over inflated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects, revealing that taxpayers are paying up to three times more for roads of similar length and quality.

In its report on the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023/2024 financial year, PAC showed glaring discrepancies in project costs. For instance, rehabilitating a 1.37-kilometre road in Arua City cost Shs13.4 billion, while 2.68 kilometres in Fort Portal cost Shs21.4 billion. In contrast, a one-kilometre stretch in Mbarara City costs only Shs4.9 billion.

“These roads measure almost the same in length, yet the costs vary abnormally. Such discrepancies are unjustifiable and point to inflated contracts and loss of public funds,” said Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, PAC Chairperson, while presenting the report during Tuesday’s plenary, chaired by Speaker Anita Among.

According to estimates from the Ministry of Works and Transport, the average cost of upgrading a kilometre of paved road should be Shs3.1 billion. This makes the Arua project cost more than three times the benchmark, while the Fort Portal works could have financed nearly seven kilometres instead of the reported 2.6 kilometres.

The report also flagged exorbitant supervision costs, which in some cases consumed up to 20 percent of the project budget. Arua’s 1.37km road attracted Shs3 billion in supervision fees, while Mubende spent Shs2.5 billion supervising a 2.86km stretch.

“These inflated costs have deprived Ugandans of better roads, schools and hospitals. Borrowed money is wasted on enriching a few individuals. Government is losing money through inflated contracts and weak supervision,” Muwanga Kivumbi stressed.

PAC further revealed that Uganda is losing value for money on loans, with most funds lying idle despite accruing interest. Out of Shs7.958 trillion in loans and Shs3.97 trillion in grants secured for development projects, less than half was absorbed—48.2 percent of loans and just 25.6 percent of grants.

A review of 17 loans showed an average disbursement of 36.7 percent, with some projects recording almost no utilisation. The Mbarara-Masaka Transmission Line, for example, had a disbursement rate of only 0.3 percent despite its completion deadline passing in June 2023.

Speaker Among expressed concern that government continues to pay interest on unused loans.

“We will give this item a day’s sitting for debate. We need to look at it seriously because we are paying for loans that we are not using,” she said, directing the Ministry of Finance to submit an updated report on all borrowed but idle funds.

The Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth, urged Parliament to craft proposals that would strengthen loan management and ensure value for money.

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My name is Sarah Namukasa, a 34-year-old mother of two living in Nansana, Wakiso District. For many years, my life was the same routine wake up early, rush to work in Kampala, return home exhausted, and still wonder where all my money had gone.

I was earning a decent salary from my office job, but by the end of every month, I had nothing left to show for it. Rent, school fees, transport, feeding, and endless small emergencies left me broke. Sometimes I even had to borrow before mid-month just to survive.

This cycle of living paycheck to paycheck drained me emotionally. I felt stuck working so hard but never moving forward. My dream of starting a small retail shop in Kasubi seemed impossible. I had lost hope.

How I Discovered Masunga Doctors

One afternoon, while visiting my cousin in Mukono, she told me about her own struggles with money and how she managed to turn her life around with the help of Masunga Doctors. At first, I didn’t take her seriously I thought it was just another one of those quick fixes people talk about.

But when I saw the changes in her life how she had managed to clear her debts, open a small salon, and even bought a piece of land I was shocked. She told me about something called the Financial Cleansing and Abundance Rituals that helped her remove the spiritual and emotional blockages that kept her stuck in poverty.

That evening, I went home thinking deeply. Out of desperation, I decided to try.

The Journey with Masunga Doctors

When I reached out to Masunga Doctors, they didn’t just promise miracles. Instead, they guided me through a process:

1. Cleansing Rituals – I was given herbal baths and simple daily prayers to release negativity and past burdens. They explained that sometimes poverty is tied to generational curses or hidden envy from people around us.
2. Mindset Shift – I was encouraged to change how I spoke about money. Instead of saying “sente zange tezimala” (my money is never enough), I began affirming that “I attract wealth and abundance.”
3. Financial Discipline – They advised me to start saving little by little, even if it was just UGX 5,000 a day. I was also taught to track every shilling I spent.
4. Spiritual Guidance – I was given protection charms to shield me from people who might wish me financial failure.

The Transformation

Slowly, my life began to change:

• Within two months, I managed to clear a UGX 500,000 debt that had been stressing me for over a year.
• My boss unexpectedly offered me extra allowances after I took on more responsibilities at work.
• I finally saved enough to start a small retail shop in Kasubi, something I had been dreaming about for years.
• Even my children’s school fees stopped being a constant nightmare I could pay on time without borrowing.

The biggest change, however, was in my peace of mind. For the first time in years, I felt in control of my life. I stopped living in constant fear of money running out.

My Message to Others

Living paycheck to paycheck can make you feel hopeless, but I’m here to tell you that change is possible. What I learned from Masunga Doctors is that financial freedom is not only about working hard it’s also about removing hidden blockages, having discipline, and opening yourself to opportunities.

Today, I’m planning to expand my shop and even buy a small piece of land in Gayaza for my family.

If you’re struggling like I was, don’t give up. There is always a way out.

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