A recent audit into the operations of UNHCR Uganda revealed mismanagement, corruption and abuse.

The donors say this 'affected the humanitarian work and the confidence in the systems delivering it'.

Despite new mechanism and controls to address the situation, donors say the legacy and the effects of the wrongdoings are still felt.

In a statement issued on Friday, the international donors through European Union 'expect action by the government of Uganda and hold those responsible accountable'.

The UN's Office of Internal Oversight Service audit found that UNCHR Uganda wasted millions of dollars in Uganda in 2017.

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The report showed that a $7.9 million contract for road repairs was awarded to a contractor with no experience in road construction and there were questionable payments to trucking and bus companies worth $7.7 million.

UNCHR Uganda was pinned together with the Office of The Prime Minister for contracting three underqualified local NGOs.

The audit revealed that UN’s refugee agency also paid for OPM to buy a plot of land -- the price, $320,000, was more than double the government’s valuation.

Uganda is home to over 1 million refugees. A re-registration drive which cost $11 million reported 300,000 fewer refugees than previously recorded.