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UETCL Bidding Shift Under Scrutiny | Uganda News
Parliament is probing UETCL’s sudden shift from open bidding to a targeted deal with Samanga Utilities, following a presidential push to cut internet costs by routing cables through Tanzania. The move, backed by a July 2026 directive from the Ministry of Energy, canceled the original tender and mandated a new RFP exclusively for Samanga — which proposed a 20-30 year concession to build and operate the fiber network. Now, COSASE is scrutinizing the procurement decision, Samanga’s favored status, and UETCL’s broader financial troubles, including major court judgments. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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