Local Gov’t PS Ben Kumumanya directs Engineers on local infrastructure works.

The Permanent Secretary, (PS) Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya has directed, Local Government Engineers to properly document all infrastructure works within their Local Governments.  

He said that the work will “involve providing a comprehensive inventory of all roads within their areas of jurisdiction, with reports clearly indicate the parishes served in line with PDM and the respective sub counties”

 He further urged the Engineers to work closely with District and City Resident Commissioners to strengthen accountability while encouraging all those in acting positions to fill up 22 positions for Local Government Engineers that have been advertised in various Local Governments.

Mr. Kumumanya was addressing a meeting of District, City, and Municipal Engineers taking place at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala on Friday 21st November 2025.

 Jane K. Mwesiga

Ms. Jane Mwesiga Kyarisima DHoPS, Ministry of Public Service called for the standardization of design and scope for public infrastructure investments such as school facilities, health facilities, and administrative structures in order to achieve standard costing. 

She emphasized the need for consistency in public infrastructure projects like schools, healthcare centers, and administrative buildings to support standard costing.

“District/City/Municipal Engineers play a central role in translating national priorities into tangible infrastructure, and that their work should be visible to ordinary people and offer lasting technical and social value to communities” she said