General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has reportedly accused former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of stealing money meant for the construction of Kampala’s roads for more than 20 years, warning that he will not escape justice. The statement has drawn attention to the former city leader’s political career and renewed debate about accountability for public funds intended to improve the capital’s infrastructure.
Muhoozi’s reported remarks have raised questions about the specific allegations against Lukwago and whether any formal investigations have been initiated. The army chief’s warning suggests that he wants the issue of accountability brought into focus, although details of the alleged theft and the evidence supporting the accusation have not been provided in the information available.
Lukwago served as Kampala Lord Mayor for three terms after representing Kampala Central in Parliament from 2006 to 2011. During his time in public office, Kampala faced persistent challenges involving road maintenance, drainage, traffic congestion and sanitation, issues that have continued to concern residents and city authorities.
The allegations also bring attention to the management of public funds allocated to road construction and maintenance. Kampala residents have repeatedly needed better roads and improved infrastructure, making questions about how public money is spent particularly important to taxpayers and other city stakeholders.
Muhoozi’s reference to a period of more than 20 years raises further questions about which road projects and financial transactions he was referring to. Establishing responsibility would require examining financial records, project contracts and the roles of the different authorities involved in allocating and managing road funds over the period in question.
Lukwago is a lawyer and opposition politician who has remained a prominent figure in Uganda’s political affairs. The reported accusation could generate further debate about his time in office, but the claim should not be treated as established fact without supporting evidence or findings from the relevant investigative and judicial authorities.
Muhoozi’s warning that Lukwago will not escape justice has also raised questions about whether further action could follow. Any investigation into alleged misuse of public funds would need to establish the facts, identify those responsible where wrongdoing is proven and follow the appropriate legal procedures.
As attention focuses on Muhoozi’s reported statement, questions remain about the evidence behind the accusation, whether an official investigation exists and how Lukwago will respond. Meanwhile, the wider public interest lies in ensuring that money allocated for Kampala’s roads is properly accounted for and that any proven financial wrongdoing is addressed through a transparent legal process.
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