The mismanagement of government flats has turned balconies into “kambashus” (shacks), prompting the works ministry to demand stricter oversight and commercial management of state properties. These include government houses, flats and nursing homes, but exclude facilities used directly for public service delivery such as government offices. People are renting out garages to their friends and some rent out government flats to friends,” Nekundi says. Pama’s establishment is said to be part of efforts to improve the management and commercialisation of non-public service delivery properties. The board is chaired by property management specialist Irmgard Hamayulu, with finance specialist Leilani Hochobeb as deputy chairperson.