Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked widespread debate after a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly directing that all funds meant for Kampala road construction be handed over to his office within a week.
The statement quickly went viral, raising questions about public finance management and infrastructure governance in the capital.
According to the post, he called for centralized control of road construction funds to improve coordination and efficiency in Kampala’s road projects.
Supporters argue the move could help address long-standing issues such as delays and poor workmanship on city roads.
However, critics and legal experts say such a directive would conflict with Uganda’s public finance laws, which place control of government funds under established ministries and parliamentary oversight.
Civil society voices also warned that bypassing official systems could undermine accountability and blur institutional roles.
As debate intensifies online and offline, no official clarification has been issued by government institutions regarding the statement.
