(In Uganda) Lubowa Under Fire: UGX 465 Billion Hospital Scandal, UPDF Raid, and Karting Event Stir Debate

 

Lubowa, Uganda, is embroiled in controversy over the allocation of UGX 465 billion for the unfinished Lubowa Specialized Hospital, pushing total spending to UGX 1.239 trillion. With only 45% progress reported, critics, including Joel Ssenyonyi, demand audits and transparency, citing restricted site access and underfunded sectors like healthcare and education. Separately, a UPDF raid on Lubowa Police Station on April 30, 2025, involving assault and robbery, has sparked outrage over military impunity.

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 The Uganda Police are investigating, but the UPDF’s silence fuels public anger. Amid these issues, the Lubowa Karting Tournament on June 1, 2025, with cash prizes, is generating local excitement, amplifying social media buzz. The contrast between the hospital scandal, military misconduct, and the karting event underscores Lubowa’s complex narrative, with calls for accountability growing louder as public frustration mounts over mismanagement and governance.