Business 10 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ugandan Firm Seeks Government Aid in Shs10.5 Billion DRC Road Contract Dispute
A Ugandan construction company has lodged a petition with the government and Parliament, seeking intervention to recover over Shs10.5 billion in unpaid dues and damages stemming from a road project dispute in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandan-firm-seeks-govt-help-over-shs10-5b-drc-road-contract-dispute-5491340
Tiger Contractors & Architects is appealing to Ugandan authorities for assistance in a significant contractual disagreement involving a road modernization project in the DR Congo. The company alleges it is owed more than Shs10.5 billion (approximately $2.88 million) for the initial phase of a two-year agreement signed in December 2024 to upgrade urban roads in Isiro City, Haut-Uele Province.
According to a petition submitted by the firm, Tiger Contractors mobilized over 100 Ugandan workers, equipment, and resources for the project. However, they claim their Congolese partner failed to meet contractual obligations, including providing the agreed-upon initial payment, transport, accommodation, food, and medical support. This alleged failure led the Ugandan company to incur substantial debts by procuring services and materials on credit.
The situation reportedly worsened as the Ugandan firm’s workers faced increasing hostility, including frequent arrests and deportations by Congolese authorities. Tiger Contractors alleges that its Congolese partner falsely claimed a lack of funds from Kinshasa, while later information suggested payments had been made. The company also notes that they were forced to incur additional costs by widening road sections beyond the contracted width due to unforeseen field conditions.
Tiger Contractors is now seeking diplomatic and legal support from the Ugandan government to recover the outstanding funds and to protect its business interests, which have been severely impacted by mounting losses and pressure from creditors. Ugandan government officials had not yet provided a comment at the time of reporting, and attempts to contact the named Congolese contractor were unsuccessful.