Like in many countries, Uganda's government is the single
largest spender of money, and as such, contracting with government
or governmental agencies can present great opportunities for
businesses.
This field is governed by multiple laws and it is important to
ensure legal compliance, as these contracts could be queried in
court or by the government ombudsman, the auditor general or a
parliamentary oversight committee. A lot of time and effort could
then be expended trying to retrospectively justify departures from
compliance and political pressure may also be brought to bear. The
consequences of getting it wrong may lead to protracted litigation
and a total loss.
Below, we look at some factors a counterparty to a government
contract should consider.
