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.
Solar Streetlights Transform the Dark Streets of Arua City
The initiative involved the procurement of 100 solar streetlights at a cost of Shs678 million, with each unit costing Shs6.7 million, according to Mr. Cornelius Jobile, the deputy city clerk for Arua. The project was financed by the World Bank.
The Elevated Walkway of the Clock Tower Illuminates Kampala Nights
Queens Way’s Clock Tower was surrounded by a pedestrian ring walkway that has excited and relieved both drivers and pedestrians. This week, in conjunction with the next week’s G77+China and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summits, the embedded lights along the walkway’s steel bars came on.
The Government Receives Sh958 Billion For Nile and Kigezi Road Projects
The financing is likely to be used to build the roads Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi.
Uganda Road Fund Earns Praise For its New Residence
The chief executive officers (CEOs) of over 15 African nations that oversee road funds honored executive director Andrew Naimanye, URF, and Uganda for their pioneering efforts.