“By lining up behind a candidate, we feel it is more inclined in creating issues within our communities, including violence… we are saying electoral commission should reconsider and turn this election into a separate ballot, rather than lining up behind a particular candidate for the sake of unity and patriotism of Ugandans,” Oyat said.
Kagamba Senior Secondary School in Kitondo parish, Ihunga sub-county, was the first beneficiary, receiving 10 laptops in a ceremony witnessed by staff and the entire school community. Bwongyera Girls School in Nyamunuka Town Council received an equal number, ensuring that both institutions can now meaningfully participate in ICT-driven learning.
The Bundibugyo’s procurement desk raises serious concerns under Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, which requires procurement processes to be conducted in a manner that is fair, transparent, competitive, non-discriminatory, and accountable. The procurement framework also contains safeguards against conflicts of interest and improper influence in contract awards.