Nameere said some government initiatives fail because certain officials only perform when closely monitored, calling for stronger oversight mechanisms at all levels of service delivery.
“My findings are that if there is no supervision, there will never be service delivery in Uganda. People work when they are bulldozed and when they are being watched,” Nameere said.
She said the Ministry of Local Government has adopted a hands-on supervision approach to ensure taxpayers receive value for money and that government projects are implemented according to plan.
The minister dismissed criticism that inspection visits by government officials are merely publicity stunts, insisting that monitoring continues even when cameras are not present.
“You can turn off your camera. We shall still do the job. There is a lot we do away from the camera,” she said during a televised interview on NBS TV.
Nameere cited cases where contractors receive public funds but fail to complete projects, saying weak accountability systems have created room for misuse of government resources.
She warned that the government will not tolerate delays in implementing projects, particularly roads and other infrastructure developments, insisting that contractors must meet agreed timelines without unnecessary extensions or additional payments.
“We want a road that has been launched to actually be constructed. No more extensions, no additional fees, no negotiations,” she said.
The minister also warned absentee public servants, saying government employees, including health workers, must be present and available to serve citizens.
“If a health centre has 16 health workers, we need all of them on duty and on time,” she said.
She cited a recent incident in Greater Masaka where faulty electricity transformers disrupted businesses for weeks, saying action was only taken after pressure and an ultimatum from her office.
“The two transformers were up and running by Monday,” she said.
Nameere said delays in restoring essential services have serious consequences for ordinary Ugandans, especially business owners who depend on daily income.
She added that government will strengthen public accountability systems and involve citizens in monitoring the use of public resources.
“Public money must be accounted for publicly,” she said.
The minister further warned officials against attempting to influence inspection teams through bribery, saying such practices will not derail efforts to improve accountability and service delivery in local governments.