Written By | Peter Luzinda
Nyanzi Martin Luther
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KAMPALA — Nyanzi Martin Luther, a Ugandan digital skills advocate, has publicly expressed support for Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s intensified campaign against corruption in road construction and public infrastructure projects in Kampala.
On Tuesday, Nyanzi, who heads APEX Digital Skills (ADS), a Kampala-based organisation focused on training young people in computer skills, coding, graphic design, and entrepreneurship, issued a statement commending Gen Muhoozi’s recent remarks on accountability and public resource management.
Gen Muhoozi, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of Uganda’s military, has in recent days sharply criticised what he described as long-standing mismanagement in Kampala’s road sector.
He cited persistent problems including potholes, flooding after rainfall, poor drainage systems, delayed works, and inflated project costs as evidence of systemic corruption and weak oversight.
Following his remarks, Gen Muhoozi announced that oversight of Kampala city road projects would fall under his direct coordination as Chief of Defence Forces. He also indicated that the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) would participate in road construction and rehabilitation efforts.
In addition, he launched what he termed “Operation Maliza Ufisadi” — loosely translated as “End Corruption” — saying security agencies would pursue the recovery of allegedly stolen public funds and assets.
He further warned that no individual, regardless of political connection, wealth, or status, would be exempt from investigation or arrest.
Speaking at the APEX Digital Skills hub in Kampala, Nyanzi described Muhoozi’s position as a strong and decisive message on accountability and discipline in public service.
He said the initiative reflects a commitment to safeguarding taxpayers’ money and addressing long-standing weaknesses in public project management.
Nyanzi welcomed the reported reforms in Kampala road project supervision, saying they could help reduce financial leakages, improve procurement processes, minimise delays, and prevent inflated project costs.
He added that stronger transparency and enforcement mechanisms could improve contractor performance, strengthen compliance, and ensure better value for public expenditure.
Road infrastructure in Kampala has for years attracted public criticism, with residents frequently complaining about poor road conditions, inadequate drainage systems, and recurring maintenance failures despite substantial annual budget allocations.
Critics have often linked the challenges to corruption, inflated contracts, poor workmanship, and weak institutional oversight.
Gen Muhoozi’s intervention has since generated mixed reactions, with supporters describing it as a bold move aimed at restoring discipline and efficiency in the sector, while critics have questioned the growing involvement of the military in civilian infrastructure management.
The statement by ADS adds to the broader national debate over how Uganda can improve infrastructure delivery while strengthening transparency, accountability, and protection of public resources.
Torch Media Africa
