Uganda Parliament Scrutinises $134 Million Cost Discrepancy and Contractor Capability in Digital Number Plate Deal

Uganda's parliament is questioning the legality of a digital number plate contract after identifying a $134 million cost discrepancy, with MPs also detaining two auditors over the project's unaudited status. Ministers have given conflicting accounts of the system's functionality, and the contractor is reported to have breached local manufacturing obligations. The affair is escalating into a significant govtech governance and procurement scandal.