In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) and the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), CoST Uganda through the championship of the Hon. Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala -Ministry of Works and Transport- launched its 6th Independent Review Report on the 17th of July 2025 at the Kampala Golf course Hotel. The launch was attended by the Hon. Minister -Ministry of Works and Transport, representatives from Ministry of local government, office of the prime minister, CAO ‘s from the five districts-Gomba, Nwoya, Kabarole, Kitgum, Gomba, media among others.
The report highlighted Ministry of local Government’s overall Transparency score of 59%, a notable improvement from 33% in 2017 indicating progress in proactive (58%) and reactive (60%) data publication. The best-performing programs included MATIP-II (88%) and PRELNOR (68%). MATIP and RUDSEC projects recorded no delays, unlike LEGS. However, with challenges, including cost overruns, poor contract enforcement, weak asset management, and limited community engagement remain, and CoST Uganda has made recommendations around this.