Senior Reporter
Concerns have been raised in Kabale district regarding the sluggish progress of projects carried out by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in various health facilities. The dissatisfaction was voiced during a visit by the Parliamentary Health Committee, which was conducting an assessment of health facilities in the Kigezi Sub Region.
Fred Kalyesubura, the Chief Administrative Officer of Kabale district, expressed discontent with the UPDF Engineering Brigade’s performance in executing contracted projects, citing a shortfall in meeting expectations in terms of performance and implementation.
Dr. Nicholas Kamara, the Member of Parliament for Kabale municipality and leader of the committee, acknowledged that delivery issues were not limited to Kabale alone. Complaints from stakeholders in the region prompted him to commit to raising the matter on the parliamentary floor.
In response, UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye assured the public that their brigade is on schedule with all contracted projects. However, he recognized delays in implementation, attributing them to technical challenges stemming from the Health Ministry.
During the same visit, authorities advocated for the designation of Kabale district as a hard-to-reach area. This request aims to secure a hard-to-reach allowance for health workers in the area, enhancing their effectiveness. The Committee on Health, mandated under rule 159(c) of the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure, is responsible for assessing and evaluating the activities of the Government and other bodies.
