Boda Boda Introduces a Nationwide App to Link Riders and Travelers
In an effort to increase the efficiency of the sector, boda boda operators nationwide have released a new union app that links passengers and travelers.
Road Between Jinja and Kampala 1.5 Km Mabira Section Repaired
The 1.5km Mabira segment of the Kampala-Jinja highway has undergone maintenance, according to Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala. On January 6, 2025, Katumba made the comments while touring the restored area in the Buikwe district’s Najjembe sub-county. He claims that a road team led by ministry engineers spent Sh480 million performing repairs […]
The Rehabilitation of Karuma Bridge Is Almost Finished
Formwork installation is about 80% finished, which represents a significant milestone, according to Eng Lawrence Pario, UNRA’s head of bridges and structures.
Sironko Bridge Is Closed by UNRA Due to Fractures
The Sironko-Muyembe route has been stopped by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), citing the necessity to protect drivers due to the deterioration of the Nalugugu bridge.
October Will See the Start of Katonga Bridge Construction
Minister of Works and Transport, work on a new bridge over the River Katonga on the Kampala-Masaka Highway would start in October of this year.
Bukasa Port Construction Has Begun
The first stage of Bukasa Port’s building on Lake Victoria has been started by the government.
Kitgum-Kidepo Road Upgrade
The government has been authorized by Parliament to obtain a loan from Standard Chartered Bank up to the amount of Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion).
Chinese Construction Company Is Sanctioned by The African
Development Bank
This major step underscores the Bank’s steadfast commitment to integrity and accountability in project delivery. The action was taken in response to CHICO’s involvement in fraudulent activities relating to a project sponsored by the bank in Uganda.
The Government Buys Equipment for 16 Districts’ Roads
16 districts throughout the nation will receive road equipment, according to plans made by the Ugandan government through Works State Minister Fred Byamukama. By providing above-average rainfall last year, the El-Nino phenomena caused substantial damage to several locations, including those heavily affected by road reconstruction works. Byamukama lists Kikuube, Terego, and Rubanda as the districts […]
Joint UNRA and Ministry of Works Inspection of Katosi Road
Ministry of Works and the Uganda National highways Authority (UNRA) jointly inspected the Mukono-Katosi and Kisoga-Nyenga-Njeru highways. Engineer in Chief Samson Bagonza led the team conducting the inspection, which was carried out in response to a mandate from President Yoweri Museveni.