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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE |  Nansana Municipality is set to benefit from a significant road construction and upgrading project under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP).The initiative aims to enhance road infrastructure, improve mobility, and support economic activities within the municipality. Winner Global Enterprises Ltd, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has vowed to clear the half a trillion hhillings owed to contractors under the Ministry of Works and Transport, before the end of this year. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, says these monies will be cleared over …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja District authorities have commissioned the construction of 21.6 kilometers of oil roads in the sub-counties of Busedde and Butagaya. The project, valued at two billion shillings, has been awarded to Hands Limited and is expected to be completed within eight months. Each sub-county …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to tarmac 19.85 kilometres of roads under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP). Tarmacing the roads will cost 176.5 billion Shillings While officiating at the signing ceremony of Batch One of the contracts under …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has unanimously approved an addendum allowing the government to borrow at least US $600 million (approximately Shs 2.208 trillion) to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program. The approval came after a motion was moved by Henry Musasizi, the State Minister …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero District are grappling with a sh740 million debt related to road works after the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development rejected their request to settle the amount. The debt dates back to 2014, when the district contracted Busenvi Enterprises Limited …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district local government has received sh900 million shillngs from the central government under the oil seed program for road maintenance. This was revealed by Jackson Wakwaika the LCV Chairperson of Namisindwa district while delivering his end of year message. According to Wakwaika, that …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Light Traffic has resumed on Karuma Bridge after more than three months, after the completion of rehabilitation of the main link to and from Northern Uganda. Karuma Bridge was closed to both light and heavy traffic in September after Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) …

Karuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travelers to West Nile and Northern Uganda will be exempted from entry fees to the Murchison Falls National Park while Karuma Bridge remains closed for repairs. Uganda Wildlife Authority on Thursday issued a statement saying there will be no fees for vehicles transiting through …

Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a culture of mediocrity is hindering progress across the nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere has expressed doubt about the level of commitment shown in the planned comprehensive reconstruction of Kampala’s pothole-ridden and impassable road network. Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a …