Road to Blacklist: Nameere Gives Contractors Tough Choice

What the report says

Dokolo Post reports that State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere warned contractors, supervising engineers and district technical staff that delays, poor workmanship and corruption on government infrastructure projects would attract firm action. The warning came at Dokolo Sub-county headquarters on Friday, July 17, 2026, during the launch of the 12.7-kilometre Alwitmac–Awiri–Asalim Road in Dokolo District under the Rural Development and Food Security project.

According to the report, Nameere said underperforming contractors should not expect time extensions, and that those responsible for substandard work risk contract termination, blacklisting and prosecution. She also instructed contractors to give priority to local labour, asked district leaders to monitor works closely, and appealed to residents to protect road equipment. She added that the contractor previously working on Adok Seed Secondary School had been dismissed and would be replaced before the end of August.

Local leaders used the event to raise wider service delivery concerns. Dokolo North MP Joseph Jones Ogwal said the road would help farmers reach markets and improve access to schools and health services, while also calling for action on flooding, ambulance services, a Health Centre IV gap and low rural electrification. Dokolo Woman MP Sarah Aguti Nyangkori cited delays on Amodo Bridge, while district chairperson Peter Ogwang asked for joint supervision of the road works and more support for health, education and road maintenance.

The ministry said Dokolo is set to receive 98 kilometres of roads, including the Alwitmac–Awiri–Asalim route being built by JB United at a reported cost of sh1 billion. The broader RUDSEC programme covers 724 kilometres and is funded by Germany through KfW Development Bank, with the stated aim of improving rural connectivity, agricultural production and access to markets and services in northern Uganda.