By Sadique Bamwita
MASINDI
The office of the Inspectorate of Government and other Anti-Corruption crusaders are considering investigating CMD Construction Company over delayed completion of Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School, which has remained incomplete for more than five years since construction works started.
This was revealed on June 23, 2026, during an inspection visit by officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) and other anti-corruption agencies, who are currently carrying out Anti-Corruption Caravan 2026 in the Bunyoro sub-region.
The manager for Advocacy and Capacity Building at the Inspectorate of Government, Christine Lamwaka said the inspection revealed that substantial work remains unfinished despite assurances from site managers that the project could be completed within two weeks.
“We have discovered that the work is far from finished. The staff houses are incomplete, some painting is still ongoing, and the toilets have not been completed,” Lamwaka expressed concern.
‘We do not believe that the work will be completed in two weeks. The workers on site are very few, and the materials available are quite inadequate for the amount of work remaining,” she added.
Lamwaka says the site foreman attributed the delays to a shortage of construction materials, claiming workers had not been supplied with the resources needed to continue work.
“The contractor has pledged to deliver the required materials and increase manpower on site,” Lamwaka revealed.
She further noted that investigators will examine Bills of Quantities (BOQs), project expenditures, and other contractual documents to establish the prolonged delay in completion of the school project.
District authorities say CMD Construction Company was expected to complete the school construction works within 18 months. However, five years later, major sections of the facility remain unfinished, raising concerns among district leaders, anti-corruption officials, and local residents.
District authorities allege that CMD Company abandoned the project before completion and the contract was taken over by another company operating under the name Imperio.
The Masindi District Chairperson, Patrick Owobusobozi said authorities are now seeking clarification on whether Imperio is genuinely a separate contractor or linked to the original company.
Owobusozi argues that though financial challenges had been cited as a reason for the delays, the district leadership was under pressure to ensure the school is completed because learners urgently need the facilities.
“Other schools in the same programme were completed within 18 months. We are giving the contractor a chance because our children have to study, but we shall be here frequently to ensure this project is completed,” Owobusozi noted.
He revealed that approximately Shs.200 million is still required to complete the remaining works.
He further disclosed that district leaders are still reviewing project documents to establish the contractual arrangements between CMD and Imperio.
