The Ugandan Parliament has mandated a full investigation into the controversial Busega Toll Road contract after reports emerged that the project has incurred a loss of roughly Shs300 million. Lawmakers allege that the original concession agreement was poorly negotiated, leading to inflated costs and under‑performance by the private operator. A special committee will interview officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, the toll operator, and independent auditors. The committee’s findings are expected within 90 days, and members have warned that any evidence of mismanagement or corruption could trigger criminal proceedings and a review of all similar public‑private partnership deals.
Opposition MPs called for immediate remedial action, urging the government to recover the lost funds and to tighten oversight mechanisms for future infrastructure contracts. The Ministry has pledged full cooperation and promised to present a revised financial model for the toll road at the next parliamentary session.