Apex Media Services President Backs Muhoozi’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown on Kampala Roads

(APEX Digital Skills President,Nyanzi Martin Luther)

KAMPALA — A young Ugandan digital skills advocate has publicly expressed support for Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s intensified campaign against corruption in road construction and other public infrastructure projects in the capital.

On Tuesday, Nyanzi Martin Luther, President of APEX Digital Skills — a Kampala-based organisation that trains young people in computer skills, coding, graphic design and entrepreneurship — issued a statement praising Gen Muhoozi’s recent remarks on accountability and public resource management.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of Uganda’s military, has in recent days sharply criticised what he described as long-standing mismanagement in Kampala’s road sector. He cited persistent challenges such as potholes, flooding after rainfall, poor drainage systems and cost overruns, describing them as indicators of systemic corruption and weak oversight.

Following his remarks, Gen Muhoozi announced that oversight of Kampala city road projects would come under his direct coordination as Chief of Defence Forces. He also indicated that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) would take part in road construction and rehabilitation efforts. In addition, he launched what he termed “Operation Maliza Ufisadi” (End Corruption), stating that security agencies would pursue recovery of alleged stolen public funds and assets. He further warned that no individual, regardless of political connection, wealth or status, would be exempt from investigation or arrest.

Speaking at the APEX Digital Skills hub in Kampala, Nyanzi described Muhoozi’s position as a strong and decisive message on accountability and discipline in public service. He said the initiative demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding taxpayers’ money and addressing long-standing weaknesses in public project management.

He welcomed the reported reforms in the supervision of Kampala road projects, noting that they aim to reduce financial leakages, improve procurement processes, minimise delays and prevent cost escalations. He added that stronger transparency and enforcement mechanisms could improve contractor performance, enhance compliance and ensure better value for public expenditure.

Road infrastructure in Kampala has long been a source of public concern, with residents frequently citing poor road conditions, inadequate drainage and recurring maintenance failures despite significant annual budget allocations. Critics have often attributed these challenges to corruption, inflated contracts and weak oversight systems.

Gen Muhoozi’s intervention has sparked mixed reactions. Supporters view it as a decisive step toward enforcing discipline in a sector they say has underperformed for years, while critics have questioned the increasing involvement of the military in civilian infrastructure projects and the concentration of authority in security structures.

The statement from APEX Digital Skills adds to the growing public debate on how Uganda can improve infrastructure delivery while ensuring accountability and protection of public resources.