Uganda Starts An Effort To Improve Road Safety Along The Northern Corridor
With the aim of reducing accidents on the Northern Corridor Road network and enhancing overall road safety, the campaign is being carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), Uganda National Transporters Association (UNTA), Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), and the Uganda Police Force.
684 Km Of New Roads To Be Constructed Beginning This Fiscal Year
While presenting the performance report for the fiscal year 2022–2023, UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina stated that they have increased Uganda’s national road network by 254.5km in the financial year 2022–2023, bringing the total paved stock to 6,133km.
President Museveni To Launch Construction Of Cement Plant In Karamoja
In order to mine limestone, Sunbird Quarry Moroto purchased the surface rights from Rucodet Community Trust. West International is going to construct a facility to turn limestone into clinker. The foundation of cement manufacture is clinker.
Relieved, Buses May Once Again Cross Katonga Bridge.
According to UNRA, the bridge was given the all-clear for buses to begin using it after ongoing technical monitoring and a recent evaluation, which determined that it can support loading of up to 30 tonnes.
Parliament Approves A $2 Trillion Loan For Infrastructure In Greater Kampala
World Bank Board had already approved the project on May 31, 2022
Greater Heights: UNRA’s 15-Year Journey
UNRA began operations as an organization in July 2008 and has been in operation for 15 years. The institution is in charge of constructing, maintaining, and running the national road network, as well as advising the government on road policy matters and assisting in the coordination and implementation of road policies.
Municipalities Listed On The USMID Road Project
The government intends to roll out the extension of this program between 2024 and 2029, Ms. Judith Nabakooba, the minister of lands, said, with the goal of ensuring that more municipalities are developed.
Bugolobi and Nakawa Traders Advised To Adhere To Market Regulations
President Yoweri Museveni stated in his directive on markets from November 2022 that landlords shouldn’t be present since they are taking advantage of the traders.
Nakaseke District Leaders Inspect The Lugogo Swamp Bridge
On Tuesday, July 7, 2023, representatives of the Nakaseke district, joined by UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina and UNRA engineers, did an examination of the district’s road network. There were several district leaders there, including Byabasaija Rosemary RDC for Nakaseke District, Hon. Sarah Najjuma, the Woman Member of Parliament for Nakaseke District, Hon. Nyongore Enock, […]
Cabinet Implements Measures To Reduce Traffic Accidents
Police Annual Crime Report 2022, there were 20,394 road crashes reported in the nation in 2022 as opposed to 17,443 the year before. In every 100 incidents, there were 22 fatalities, and reckless driving was to blame for 61% of all accidents.