Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Regular downpours in Mukono municipality have worsened the already appalling state of roads used as shortcuts by travelers running away from traffic jam along Kampala-Jinja highway. The most damaged routes include Namuyenje-Kyawambogo, Lweza-Nabuti, Wantoni-Namubiru-Nakawolole, Bajjo-Serado and UCU-Kirowooza-Namilyango-Kireku roads. Most of the routes had gradually developed …
Read More »Chinese firm contracted to rehabilitate roads in Gulu city
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The China Railway Group 18 has been awarded the contract for the construction of 7.788 kilometres of roads in Gulu city. The roads were approved by the council for the second phase of construction under the Uganda Municipal Support for Infrastructure Development-USMID World Bank project of …
Read More »Adverse weather, theft of construction materials affects Atiak-Laropi road works
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rampant theft of construction materials and adverse weather has impeded the ongoing construction of the 66 kilometer Atiak-Laropi road, which connects Amuru and Adjumani districts. The Government and European Union-EU sunk Shillings 16.3billion into upgrading the road that runs from the Gulu-Atiak-Nimule highway junction to …
Read More »Bill on motor vehicle licences rejected
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Traffic and Road Safety Act (Amendment) Bill 2021, seeking to introduce a license fee for motor vehicle owners payable annually has been rejected by Parliament. The Bill which was presented to Parliament in April by the government failed to meet favour with the Committee on …
Read More »Farmers, local leaders decry the appalling state of Kitholu road network
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The poor road network in Kithoulu Sub County, Kasese District has raised concern among farmers and local leaders. The mountainous area is largely known for producing coffee, passion fruits and timber. The most affected route connects Kitholu to Kiraro parish with the latter hosting a …
Read More »Sembabule receives UGX 540M for repair of community access roads
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Arua have decried the poor service delivery at the zonal lands office. In 2018 the Ministry of Sembabule district local government has received Shilling 540million to cater for the repair of community access roads in the district. The money is part of a special grant …
Read More »KCCA earmarks UGX9 billion to deal with potholes in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has set aside Shillings 9 billion to patch potholes on different city roads. The money comes from the Authority Budget for 2020/2021 for infrastructure works in Kampala, which includes road construction. The Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi told journalists at the …
Read More »Rehabilitation of major roads in Fort Portal city resumes
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rehabilitation of two major roads in Fort Portal Tourism City has resumed. The roads are Kaboyo and Ruhandiika which had been contracted to Trino Consulting Limited. However, the construction works stalled last year after the company had just started grading the roads. This sparked endless …
Read More »Pabbo town council residents protest unfairness in compensation over road works
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Pabbo Town Council in Amuru District are demanding for compensation for their property to pave way for the construction of an access road. The access road that measures up to 30 meters will displace more than 20 households. Pabbo Town Council approved plans …
Read More »Gulu district approves rehabilitation of 74.1 kilometres of roads
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu District Local Government has approved the rehabilitation of 74.1 kilometres of roads worth 10 Billion Shillings. Patrick Kinyera, the Gulu District Secretary for Works and Technical Services says that the rehabilitation will close the gaps of maintenance of the roads in the District. The …
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