Uganda, March 11 -- The Ministry of Health has defended the appointment of former Electoral Commission chairperson Eng Badru Kiggundu to oversee the stalled construction of the controversial Lubowa specialised hospital.

Mr Emmanuel Ainebyona, the Health Ministry spokesperson, told the Monitor yesterday that Eng Kiggundu is the perfect fit for the job because of his experience and qualifications.

"It is not [a] strange [appointment]. He is an engineer who has previously supervised projects of equally the same magnitude as the Karuma dam project. So his knowledge and expertise will enable the progress of this [Lubowa] project," Mr Ainebyona said.

Eng Kiggundu was appointed to oversee the construction of the hospital by President Museveni...