Africa-Press – Uganda. Starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, all ongoing construction and renovation projects in Obongi District without approved Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and building plans will be stopped with immediate effect.
The directive follows a resolution passed by the Obongi District Security Committee during a meeting chaired by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka at the Chief Administrative Officer’s boardroom.
The decision was triggered by mounting complaints from School Management Committees (SMCs), Parents Teachers Associations (PTAs), and Health Management Committees (HMCs), alleging that several ongoing projects were suffering from poor workmanship and possible cost inflation due to the absence of clear construction documentation.
“We cannot continue to allow shoddy work and inflated costs in our schools and health facilities simply because contractors are operating without BOQs and approved building plans,” RDC Hashaka said.
“With immediate effect, any construction project without these critical documents must stop until they comply with district guidelines.”
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a technical document that details materials, labor, and costs for construction projects. Sharing BOQs with relevant stakeholders ensures transparency, facilitates monitoring, and allows community representatives such as PTAs, SMCs, and HMCs to hold contractors accountable.
RDC Hashaka emphasised the importance of involving PTAs and SMCs in school construction oversight.
“These committees represent the voice of the parents and the community,” he noted. “They have a right to know the scope of work, the expected quality, and the cost of each project. Their involvement ensures that public resources are used appropriately, and that projects meet acceptable standards.”
Members of the School Management Committees and Parents Teachers Associations in Obongi have welcomed the move, saying they have long raised concerns over poor-quality work and lack of stakeholder consultation in school projects.
District leaders say contractors will now be required to submit BOQs and approved building plans to both the district technical teams and the beneficiary community structures before works commence or continue.
The new directive is part of a broader strategy to improve accountability and the quality of service delivery in Obongi District.
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