Uganda, March 6 -- Out of a possible 20,000 engineers in Uganda only 1,642 are registered with Uganda Engineering Registration Board.

This was revealed during commemoration to mark the World Engineering Day.

Speaking at the commemoration, at the weekend, Works Minister Edward Katumba Wamala, said only 1,642 engineers in Uganda are registered, urging Uganda Engineering Registration Board to ensure that quacks are stamped out of the profession.

This, he added, will also see an improvement in the quality of work and accountability for any work that is done within the country.

"We need more engineers to get registered. This will reduce the shoddy work, which is done by unqualified engineers," he said.

Mr Isaac Mutenyo, the Uganda Enginee...