Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA has intervened to save Ssezibwa bridge from submerging. The bridge connects Kayunga to Mukono district. It is used by many travelers connecting to and from Jinja, Mukono and Kampala districts trying to avoid traffic jam along Kampala-Jinja highway. The route …
Read More »East Africa’s abnormal rainfall
Meteorologists warn of more rains in coming weeks Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Thousands of people continue to be displaced in eastern and western Uganda due to heavy rains that are also wreaking havoc across the East African region. More than 30 people in Uganda have died in the …
Read More »Blocked waterway caused Pakwach floods
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Truck drivers and members of the business community have blamed floods that devastated Pakwach yesterday, on a blocked waterway on the road connecting Pakwach to Paraa. A part of River Nile in Nwoya district burst its banks on Tuesday causing floods that paralyzed business and …
Read More »Ugandans happier about roads
KCCA, UNRA praised but those walking, cycling live with daily fear of injury Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | After years of enduring dusty and narrow roads, Ugandans want tarmacked pothole free and wider roads. And it is not vehicle owning motorists who are complaining most; it is the people …
Read More »Boat operators hike prices after suspension of Kiyindi-Buvuma ferry services
Buvuma , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travelers to Buvuma Island have to part with more money following a hike in the boat fares. Boat operators decided to hike their failure because of the suspension of ferry services from Kiyindi landing site in Buikwe District to Kirongo landing site in Buvuma …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Road Safety Specialist
Job Title: Road Safety Specialist The Road Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementing procedures and standards for the delivery of road safety interventions and providing professional advice in all aspects of Road safety. In addition, the Specialist will be responsible for undertaking site inspections and investigations, feasibility studies, …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Compliance Officer
Job Title: Compliance Officer Key Result Areas To conduct internal investigations of compliance issues, i.e. ethical or disciplinary misconduct by staff. File appropriate compliance investigative reports with recommendations to the Manager for further disciplinary actions. 3. Cooperate with other directorates and departments of Audit and Human Resource to carry …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA mechanic
Job Title: Mechanic Role Definition: The Mechanic will perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all plant and equipment. In addition the mechanic will be responsible for completing daily maintenance and repair logs, maintaining and securing work tools, examining vehicles/plant to determine extent of damage or malfunctions and performing routine and …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Research Fellow
Job Title: Research Fellow Role Definition: Research Fellow will be responsible for undertaking Research and Development in innovative approaches and technologies in roads and bridges construction and maintenance. The Fellow will be responsible for envisioning and engaging in high quality research on road and bridge design, construction and maintenance resulting into …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Risk Management Officer
Job Title: Risk Management Officer- Business Continuity Reports to: Manager Risk Job Summary: The Risk Management Officer – Business Continuity will be responsible for ensuring Continuity in UNRA’s business processes before, during and after sudden occurrences that can cause damage to UNRA Operations. The Officer will also be responsible for the implementation And …
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