EDITOR
Mbarara City Local Government has procured a vibro roller worth UGX 280 million to work on roads that require regular maintenance, aiming to facilitate the smooth transportation of goods and services.
A vibro roller is a type of construction machine commonly used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt in road construction and other infrastructure projects.
According to City Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, the money used to purchase the brand-new vibro roller was secured from the UGX 8.4 billion local revenue collected during the 2024/2025 financial year.
Kakyebezi proudly revealed that the city is now ready to implement several development projects, especially road works, now that they have acquired one of the most essential machines. He appreciated the business community, including landlords, boda boda operators, and other residents of Mbarara, for their willingness to pay taxes.
He further cautioned city council employees to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the machine to deliver the desired quality of service to the community.
Mrs. Hellen Catherine Kamwine, the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Mbarara, commended the city council’s leadership for supplementing central government efforts by purchasing its own machinery instead of relying on borrowing or hiring.
Mr. Samuel Rwakinanga Tayebwa, the City Principal Revenue Officer, noted that transparent revenue collection and utilization had enabled the implementation of several public development projects, including the purchase of the vibro roller. He urged tax collectors to exercise fairness and professionalism when mobilizing and collecting taxes.
In the 2024/2025 financial year, Mbarara City Council had set a revenue target of UGX 10.4 billion but managed to collect UGX 8.4 billion. For the current 2025/2026 financial year, the council projects to raise UGX 12 billion.
