Works Minister says Busega-Mpigi Expressway cost will pass Shs2 trillion, blames rerouting on officials

According to URN, Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama said the Busega-Mpigi Expressway is expected to cost more than 2 trillion shillings by completion, with another 700 billion shillings needed. The minister said the rerouting of the road through swampy areas was a ploy by some ministry officials and others who had acquired land there; a ministry spokesperson said the extra 700 billion relates to a proposed Busega interchange.