By Our Reporter
MBALE
The Water Engineer of Mbale District, Eng. Wandera Simon Peter has been arrested and is currently detained at CPS Mbale.
This was revealed by the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi on his X-Handle on Sunday, 19th July, 2026.
The Minister says the arrest follows his alleged mismanagement of the Buyobo – Bubyangu Gravity Flow Scheme in Mbale District under GEF: 09/2026.
He says the project was funded to the tune of Shs 2.2 Billion by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, with the objective of providing clean and free piped water from the Elgon Mountains to rural communities in the area.
“It is regrettable that all connected public taps are dry, despite the massive investment intended to serve the people,” says the Minister.
The Minister warns contractors saying they should desist from doing substandard work adding that government projects must meet the required standards and deliver real value to Ugandans.
