4th Assurance Report in the Media!

Published By CoST Admin |  February 14, 2021

The 4th Assurance Process conducted in 2020, in the middle of the Global pandemic, COVID-19, attracted media attention across media houses in Uganda. Following the launch of the report on 10th February 2021, at the Protea Hotel, Kampala, journalists, and media houses developed an interest in further speaking and writing about the findings.

Starting 10th to 14th February 2021, over 20 media houses across the country, have talked about the Assurance Report, through their news bulletins, online publications, print media, and social media. Social media influences have built interest in speaking about the findings across their platforms. The CoST Uganda social media platforms have also been used to live stream and publish the findings across its followers and viewers. Below are some of the links to publications made as of 14th February 2021 on the 4th Assurance Report, and the Fair Business Practices agenda;

1. Basel Institute interview; https://baselgovernance.org/blog/cost-uganda-collective-action-approach-integrity-infrastructure-procurement
2. The Infrastructure Blog; https://infrastructure.co.ug/infrastructure-projects-improve-transparency-information-disclosure/
3. Blog by Journalist; https://infrastructuretransparency.org/news/cost-assurance-process-shines-light-on-covid-19-local-content-and-inclusion-in-ugandas-infrastructure/
4. 4^th Assurance Process, press release; https://www.cost.or.ug/download/ray-of-sunshine-a-press-release-on-the-4th-assurance-process-in-uganda/
5. Story of change, Busoga Mwiri Access Road; https://www.cost.or.ug/citizens-around-busoga-college-mwiri-celebrate-the-new-tarmac/
6. 4^th Assurance Report, Blog: https://www.cost.or.ug/cost-uganda-launches-the-4th-assurance-report-the-office-of-the-prime-minister-commits-to-take-action-on-the-findings-and-recommendations/
7. Blog by Patrick Jaramogi, Journalist; https://shiftmedianews.com/ray-of-sunshine-contracts-awarded-to-local-firms-on-the-rise-cost-uganda-report/
8. CoST Blog, Drake Nyamugabwa, Journalist; The new NWSC water supply project at 70% complete is set to serve  over 170,000 people  in Sembabule district – https://joripress.com/the-new-nwsc-water-supply-project-at-70-complete-set-to-serve-over-170000-people-in-sembabule-district
9. Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU_4QDQ4k_8Ry7f8IITJ0Q
10. UBC paid Talk show; https://youtu.be/H6A-mw1p9BM
11. Facebook; https://twitter.com/CostUgChapter/status/1359394811959078912?s=08
12. Infographics live link; https://infogram.com/1pyy3963edl3rxt3m2zljrqqlmcyxzk6ey9?live
13. Blog by Patrick Jaramogi; https://shiftmedianews.com/auditrenovation-of-kawolo-hospital-raises-hopes-of-addressing-eminent-health-challenges/
14. Blog by a journalist from New Vision; https://newvisionapp.page.link/s2QPbJtbC4rSFMDFA

15. The independent; “Transparency in government projects is taking root – new report” https://www.independent.co.ug/transparency-in-government-projects-is-taking-root-new-report/
16. UBC paid Talk show on the 4^th Assurance results; https://youtu.be/cX3ay4VNBUo
17. Blog by Patrick Jaramogi, Journalist https://shiftmedianews.com/bribery-challenges-still-dog-procurement-processes-among-local-firms-ppda/
18. Blog by Drake Nyamugabwa; Gov’t urged to fully enforce the preference & reservation scheme to support local firms participating in infrastructure projects. – https://joripress.com/govt-urged-to-fully-enforce-the-preference-reservation-scheme-to-support-local-firms-to-participate-in-infrastructure-projects
19. Blog by Musisi Lwanga Andrew.PressUg: Roko Construction Contract For Mulago Specialized Hospital Terminated, Multiple Time Extensions. – http://www.pressug.com/roko-construction-contract-for-mulago-specialized-hospital-terminated-multiple-time-extensions
20. Spotlight: “Uganda’s infrastructural problem is about maintenance” #NilePostNews #NBSUpdates Read more: https://bit.ly/3sddMAO
21. Blog by Drake Nyamugabwa; The new NWSC water supply project at 70% complete is set to serve  over 170,000 people  in Sembabule district – https://joripress.com/the-new-nwsc-water-supply-project-at-70-complete-set-to-serve-over-170000-people-in-sembabule-district