Senior Reporter
Kabale District has been recognized and awarded for its outstanding utilization of the Government Procurement Portal (GPP) in the procurement processes. The GPP serves as a system-based platform for monitoring, informing, analyzing data, and reporting, utilized by entities such as the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs), and providers.
The award was presented to the Kabale District team, led by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Ronald Bakak, along with the LC5 Chairperson, Nelson Nshangabasheija, Principal Assistant Secretary Gordon Manzi, and Senior Procurement Officer Mercy Atuheire, among others. Transparency International Uganda’s Project Director, Gerald Auku Padde, explained that the recognition resulted from a survey conducted in 50 districts, focusing on capacity building and rewarding aspects. Ibanda District secured the first position, while Mbarara District ranked third.
Auku Padde highlighted that the survey, conducted in the 2021/22 financial year under the theme “Recognizing good governance in District Procurement,” aimed to assess the impact of capacity building on procurement performance and the influence of rewards on performance.
He further mentioned that the survey, in collaboration with PPDA, Makerere University Uganda, and the University of California, positioned Kabale District in the second position for capacity building. This accomplishment contributed to ensuring thorough and accountable procurement processes in the district.
Upon receiving the award, Mercy Atuheire, the Senior Procurement Officer of Kabale District, expressed excitement over the recognition. She pledged to continue publicizing all procurement notices to promote accountability.
Gordon Manzi, the Principal Assistant Secretary of Kabale District, emphasized the district’s practice of using various channels to publicize procurement notices and information. This approach has instilled confidence in the district’s procurement processes, generating feedback from the public. Manzi highlighted that this feedback facilitates advisories on procurement priorities, promoting social inclusion and transparency.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner Ronald Bakak attributed the district’s success to the cooperation among all organs of the district.
