transportation 7 August 2026 Parliament of Uganda
MPs Demand Answers on Unreconciled Vehicles and Shs1 Billion Revenue Gap on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
Members of Parliament are demanding explanations from the Ministry of Works and Transport following an audit report that revealed over 10,000 vehicles were unaccounted for in Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll records, potentially costing over Shs1 billion in lost revenue. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4537/mps-shocked-over-10000-unreconciled-cars-expressway-toll-records
Lawmakers on the Physical Infrastructure Committee have expressed shock and concern over significant discrepancies in the toll records for the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. An internal audit report highlighted that a staggering 10,446 vehicles could not be reconciled within the toll system.
The audit pointed to specific months with substantial unaccounted vehicles: 586 in November 2024, leading to an estimated Shs407 million revenue shortfall; 2,860 in December 2025; and over 7,000 in May 2026. These figures suggest potential revenue losses exceeding Shs1 billion.
Chaired by Hon. Mwine Mpaka, the committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, along with representatives from the expressway operator EGIS and contractor Pinnacle, to clarify these financial irregularities. The findings cast doubt on the integrity and security of the electronic toll collection system.
During the scrutiny of the Auditor General’s Report for the Financial Year 2024/25, legislators questioned the value for money concerning the expressway, which was financed by a US$350 million loan. While approximately Shs129 billion has been collected in tolls, about Shs122 billion has already been paid to the operator.
Further concerns were raised regarding Shs1.6 billion allocated for weigh-in-motion bridges that remains unutilized. Ministry engineers attributed the delay to unsuitable terrain, with plans to integrate the equipment into a subsequent contract for both the expressway and the Northern Bypass.
The committee also sought accountability for vehicles exempted from toll fees, emphasizing the need for legal backing to prevent potential abuses and ensure transparency.
In response to queries about specific transactions and training expenditures, ministry officials requested additional time to compile detailed reports, including reconciliation of the Automated Payment Collection Unit account and justification for international training.
The committee has directed the ministry to provide a comprehensive report on these matters by August 12, 2026. The revelations highlight critical oversight issues in the management of Uganda’s first toll road. Source: Parliament of Uganda