Grapevine

By Monitor
Jul 24, 2024

World Bank verifying $360m urban authority projects ahead of programme closure

A team of World Bank officials is in eastern Uganda to assess ongoing infrastructure projects under the $360m urban centres funding programme.

The project seeks to improve local government infrastructure in urban centres.

The week-long inspection is being conducted in the urban centres of Moroto, Mbale, Tororo, Busia, Kamuli and Lugazi.

Mr Stephen Ajalu, a World Bank senior urban specialist, who is also leading the inspection, said in a statement that the inspection across the municipalities seeks to verify the progress of civil works ahead of the programme closure by June 30.

“We want to ensure closure of the USMID [Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development] programme to allow for a smooth transition into any possible future programme,” he said.