A new wave of logistical support has reached Uganda’s local governments as 183 brand new vehicles, valued at UGX 35.2 billion, were officially handed over to local leaders to enhance supervision, monitoring, and service delivery across the country.
The vehicles, distributed to 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City Mayors, 31 Municipal Leaders, and 7 Division Mayors, form part of a wider government initiative to improve the coordination and implementation of key programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Road Fund, Emyooga, Regional Development Programme (RDP), Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), and the Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP).
The handover ceremony, held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, marks a significant milestone in equipping local governments with the mobility and logistical tools needed to oversee development activities and ensure accountability at the grassroots.
Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, commended local leaders for their dedication and urged them to use the vehicles for their intended purpose.
“These vehicles are not for prestige; they are working tools meant to bring government services closer to the people,” he emphasized.
Hon. Magyezi further directed that vehicles previously used by District Chairpersons and Mayors be transferred to Speakers of Districts, Cities, and Municipalities to strengthen council operations and improve coordination at the legislative level.
According to the Ministry of Local Government, the distribution process was conducted in phases, beginning with District Chairpersons, followed by City and Municipality Mayors, and concluded with Division Mayors. The Ministry confirmed that all 183 vehicles have been delivered, with an additional 13 still in transit, bringing the total allocation to 196 vehicles.
“We expect to see these vehicles in the field monitoring projects, mobilizing local revenue, and ensuring accountability,” he noted.
The initiative underscores the government’s continued commitment to empowering local governments as the operational frontlines of service delivery. By improving mobility and supervision capacity, the new vehicles are expected to translate national programmes into visible results at the community level.
With keys handed over and expectations set, the next phase lies in execution, where effective oversight will determine whether these vehicles become true instruments of transformation or just another line item fulfilled.
