Kyambogo University printing contract scandal rocks Uganda

• Kyambogo University paid over Shs2 billion for unused printing services.
• The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) questioned the legality of the university's decision to renew the supplier's contract.
• The PPDA report highlights a potential breach of Uganda's procurement law, which requires strict guidelines for awarding contracts.

According to the report, the university made payments to the supplier despite not utilizing the printing services.

Kyambogo University has been embroiled in a printing services contract dispute after a report by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) revealed that the institution paid over Shs2 billion for unused printing services. The PPDA's investigation, conducted on July 13, 2026, questioned the legality of the university's decision to renew the supplier's contract. According to the report, the university made payments to the supplier despite not utilizing the printing services. This has raised concerns about the management of public funds and the procurement process at Kyambogo University.

The PPDA's report highlights a potential breach of Uganda's procurement law, which requires that public institutions adhere to strict guidelines when awarding contracts. The law mandates that contracts be awarded based on merit and that suppliers be selected through a competitive bidding process. In this case, the PPDA investigation suggests that Kyambogo University may have deviated from these guidelines, leading to the payment of over Shs2 billion for unused printing services. This raises questions about the university's compliance with Uganda's procurement law and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such scandals in the future.

The PPDA report has significant implications for Kyambogo University and the broader public sector in Uganda. The scandal highlights the need for robust compliance procedures to prevent similar irregularities from occurring in the future. Lawyers advising Kyambogo University should review the university's contracts for similar irregularities and consider updating their compliance procedures to prevent such scandals. Furthermore, the report underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in public procurement processes, emphasizing the need for institutions to prioritize the responsible management of public funds.

Lawyers advising Kyambogo University should review the university's contracts for similar irregularities and consider updating their compliance procedures to prevent such scandals in the future.

Source: Original reporting via The Observer Media Ltd.