Kampala, Uganda: The Special Presidential Advisor (SPA) and Head of State House Local Content Unit, Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi, is facing mounting scrutiny following complaints from transport service providers who say they remain unpaid for services rendered during the recent “Yoga Yoga Mzee” mobilisation event.
Several operators who reached out to this website in complaint, allege they committed vehicles, fuel, and time to transport supporters to the high-profile gathering but have yet to receive payment, raising concerns over accountability in the handling of facilitation funds.
The aggrieved providers argue that the issue goes beyond delayed payments, pointing to what they describe as a breakdown in coordination and communication after the event.
“These are not promises on paper; we delivered the service,” one of the affected transporters, who preferred to be kept anonymous, said. “Now we are left stranded with debts.”
The controversy has triggered wider questions about whether funds earmarked for transport logistics were properly disbursed, and if so, through which channels.
At the centre of the concerns is the State House Local Content Unit, which is understood to have played a role in coordinating aspects of the mobilisation.
Critics say failure to settle service providers risks undermining trust in government-linked mobilisation efforts, particularly where private actors are relied upon to support large-scale events.
“This is about credibility,” a stakeholder familiar with the arrangements noted. “If people are mobilised to deliver and are not paid, it weakens future coordination.”
So far, there has been no detailed public response from Mukalazi or the relevant authorities addressing the claims.
Observers warn that continued silence could deepen speculation and erode confidence, especially given the sensitivity around public resource management.
The development comes at a time when government has repeatedly emphasized accountability, transparency, and value for money in public programmes.
As pressure builds, affected service providers are now calling for clarity on payment timelines and a full explanation of how the funds were handled.
By press time, there had yet to be an official communication from SPA Mukalazi on the allegations, as the dispute risks escalating into a broader accountability debate around mobilisation financing and service delivery obligations.
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