The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has intensified its oversight of infrastructure projects being undertaken in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following concerns over accountability, procurement procedures and reported discrepancies in the utilisation of public funds.
The intervention follows disagreements and conflicting positions surrounding findings in the Auditor General’s report on projects being implemented by the UPDF Engineers Brigade, prompting the committee to undertake an urgent physical assessment of facilities under the National Council of Sports (NCS).

Led by its Chairperson, Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, the committee on Monday, November 2, 2026, conducted an inspection of the Kyambogo University training ground to establish the progress of construction works, assess the facility’s readiness for the continental football tournament and examine accountability for government funds channelled through NCS.
The inspection forms part of Parliament’s broader oversight efforts to ensure that public resources allocated to sports infrastructure and development are properly utilised and that Uganda is adequately prepared to co-host AFCON 2027.
Hon. Nkunyingi, who is also the Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, said the committee considered it necessary to undertake an urgent oversight intervention after identifying disagreements surrounding the Auditor General’s findings and the explanations provided by the UPDF Engineers Brigade.
He explained that the committee is determined to establish the actual position on the ground by comparing project implementation against financial records, contractual obligations and the findings raised by the Auditor General.
The COSASE Chairperson emphasised that the committee’s intervention is not a one-time exercise but part of continuous and routine monitoring of government-funded projects to prevent procurement irregularities, unnecessary delays and wastage of public resources.
According to Nkunyingi, regular physical inspections are essential in ensuring that government investments deliver the intended results, particularly as Uganda prepares to host one of Africa’s biggest football competitions.
During the inspection, the Project Engineer of the UPDF Engineers Brigade, Lt. Col. Peter Kidemuka Seku, assured the legislators that the Kyambogo University training facility would be completed and ready for AFCON 2027.

However, MPs raised questions about the financial management of the project, particularly the decision by the National Council of Sports to release the entire contract payment to the UPDF Engineers Brigade before completion of the works.
Buzaya County MP, Hon. Martin Muzaale, questioned why NCS had paid the contractor all the project funds before the completion of the construction works, calling for explanations regarding the financial arrangements and accountability mechanisms governing the project.

Lugazi Municipality MP, Hon. Salongo Senteza, also expressed concern over the anomalies highlighted in the Auditor General’s report, questioning what informed NCS officials to release the full payment before the contractor had fulfilled all contractual obligations.
The legislators argued that the circumstances surrounding the payments required further scrutiny to establish whether the procedures followed were consistent with public procurement and financial management requirements.

Budadiri East MP, Hon. Julius Nakiyi, raised additional concerns regarding the contractor’s decision to redesign the project, questioning the circumstances that informed the changes and whether the redesign had followed the appropriate approval procedures.
The concerns point to broader questions surrounding project supervision, contract management, financial accountability and the responsibility of government agencies to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered according to approved designs and specifications.
The Kyambogo inspection comes after COSASE embarked on wider scrutiny of public expenditure within the sports sector, including the utilisation of funds allocated to various sports federations.
Last week, the committee intensified its examination of financial accountability among sports bodies, seeking to establish whether government allocations were being utilised for their intended purposes.
Under Nkunyingi’s leadership, COSASE has also issued formal summonses to the leadership of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and other sports bodies, requiring their officials to appear before the committee and explain reported discrepancies involving government funds allocated to sports development and infrastructure.

The committee’s interventions come at a critical time as Uganda, alongside its co-hosts, prepares for the 2027 AFCON tournament, which is expected to place significant demands on the country’s sports infrastructure, training facilities and overall organisational capacity.
With substantial public resources being committed to preparations, Parliament’s oversight role remains crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within approved budgets and in accordance with the required standards.

The inspection of the Kyambogo University training ground is therefore part of a wider accountability process intended to establish whether government investments in sports infrastructure are translating into tangible progress ahead of the continental tournament.
COSASE is expected to continue engaging responsible government agencies, contractors and sports federations to obtain explanations on outstanding concerns and ensure accountability in the implementation of projects financed by taxpayers’ money.