education 25 June 2026 Nile Post
Masindi Authorities Give Faltering Seed School Contractor Two Weeks to Finish
Masindi District leaders and the Inspectorate of Government have issued a strict two-week deadline to Emperial Construction Company to complete the Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School, a project stalled for five years. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/351478/masindi-chairman-igg-give-contractor-two-weeks-to-complete-kijunjubwa-seed-school
Construction of the Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School in Masindi District has faced significant delays, prompting urgent action from district officials and anti-corruption watchdogs. The Shs3.05 billion project, which was slated for completion within 18 months of its commencement five years ago, remains unfinished.
Masindi District Chairperson Patrick Wobusobozi, accompanied by officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) led by Christine Lamwaka, Manager for Monitoring and Capacity Building, conducted an inspection visit. They expressed deep concern over the prolonged delays and issued a firm directive to the current contractor, Emperial Construction Company, to finalize the school’s construction within the next two weeks.
Lamwaka highlighted that the protracted delay is hindering access to quality education for students and limiting the school’s capacity to serve the community. She noted that despite the school’s potential to house 1,000 students, it currently serves fewer than 200, attributing this in part to the lack of adequate facilities.
The IGG’s visit is part of a broader initiative to assess service delivery and address public concerns regarding government projects. Lamwaka emphasized the importance of collaboration between district leaders and anti-corruption agencies to ensure timely and effective project completion and to foster a corruption-free society.
Newly appointed District Chairperson Wobusobozi, in office for only a month, expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation. He pledged a new approach focused on accountability, stating that contractors must adhere to set timelines. “We can’t allow this. The contractor has asked for two weeks, and after two weeks we shall come back to see whether it is complete,” Wobusobozi stated, warning against substandard work and delays.
The Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School project has a history of contractor issues. It was initially awarded to CMD Construction Company, which abandoned the site before Emperial Construction Company took over, only for the delays to persist.