By Karim Were
The government has intensified pressure on Serbian contractor EnergoProjekt, issuing a final deadline for the completion of the long-delayed Mityana–Mubende Road project amid mounting public frustration over its deteriorating condition.
Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama warned the contractor that failure to complete the highway by March 2027 could result in the termination of its contract. The warning was delivered during a meeting with the company as concerns grow over persistent delays that have left motorists grappling with potholes, dust, traffic congestion and rising transport costs.
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Byamukama directed the contractor to immediately carry out maintenance works along the entire road corridor to improve driving conditions and reduce hardships faced by road users.
The Mityana–Mubende Road forms a vital section of the Kampala–Fort Portal highway, a major transport artery linking western Uganda, the Albertine oil region and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The route supports thousands of passenger vehicles, cargo trucks and buses every day, making it crucial for trade, tourism and regional connectivity.
For years, road users and business operators have criticized the slow pace of rehabilitation works, arguing that the poor state of the highway has increased vehicle maintenance expenses, prolonged travel times and elevated the risk of road accidents.
The latest ultimatum signals a tougher government stance on infrastructure projects that fail to meet agreed timelines, as authorities seek to restore public confidence and ensure the completion of one of Uganda’s most important transport corridors.
This shifts the focus from the road’s condition to the government’s efforts to enforce accountability and accelerate delivery of the project.
