Govt Bets on New Roads to Bolster Operations Against Cattle Rustlers
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, made the announcement on Wednesday, November 22, in Otuke District, while commissioning the reconstruction of a 31-kilometer district road that runs from the Baralegi Presidential State Lodge in Okwang sub-county, Otuke, to Agweng town council in Lira District.
President Museveni Visits City Roads and Infrastructure
“As Uganda prepares to host the NAM summit in January 2024, I took time to tour certain roads, the conference venue in Munyonyo, and the international airport in Entebbe.”
The African Development Bank has Approved a $1.4 million Grant for a Feasibility Study on a Uganda-Kenya Expressway
The feasibility study will determine the economic potential of upgrading the existing transnational road portions to expressway standards.
Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and MPs Inspect the Status of Katonga Bridge Construction
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) executive director Allen Kagina and her colleagues greeted the Deputy Speaker.
UNRA Cautions on Road Safety
“Driving, or walking through flooded areas is not advisable as it is difficult to determine the depth and strength of the water which can result in loss of property and death,”
President Museveni Commissions the Kitgum Main Market
During the commissioning, the President was informed by the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, that Kitgum Main Market was one of the 12 extra markets built under MATIP-2 and cost Shs24.55 billion (VAT included)
Alebtong District Launches Sh1 Billion Road Construction
In this first quarter alone, the government in Alebtong has already given sh250 million, and it will keep doing so until it reaches sh1 billion at the end of the fiscal year, according to Obua.
In order to get the most value for their money, he advised the locals to stay watchful and make sure the roads are properly maintained.
After Five Months of Disruption, UNRA Starts Repairs on the Collapsed Kabale-Kisoro Road
The collapsed Kabale-Kisoro road is now being repaired, according to UNRA’s public relations officer, who confirmed this over the phone with Sempebwa Allan. He said they had been able to secure a contractor through Creystone Investment Limited. The repair will cost more than Shs 3.7 billion, he adds
Kabale-Kisoro Road Damaged Section: President Museveni Issues Directive To Minister
The Ministry of Finance has been instructed by President Museveni to quickly set aside cash for the rehabilitation of the Kabale-Kisoro road’s damaged stretch in Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District.
KCCA Begins Tarmacking City Division Roads
According to KCCA’s deputy executive director, Eng. David Luyimbazi, the project would be finished in two years. The African Development Bank has invested $288 million (or roughly 1.1 trillion) in the road project.