March 26
Uganda: Uganda, Japan Seal Shs121bn Deal for Karuma Bridge Reconstruction
Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has signed a landmark agreement with the Japanese government to reconstruct the Karuma Bridge. Read more »
March 20
Uganda: Museveni Breaks Ground for Construction of Bunyoro University
President Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for Bunyoro University, emphasizing the need for free education in government schools and the eradication of… Read more »
March 17
Uganda: Kitagwenda Administration Block Construction Resumes After Years On Hold
After nearly three years of stalled progress, construction of Kitagwenda District's administration block has resumed, raising hopes for improved service delivery in the district. Read more »
March 06
Uganda: MPs Impressed By Construction Progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital
Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at… Read more »
February 11
Uganda: Jinja Hospital Battles City Council Over Controversial Property Sale
The contested building, located on Plot 47, School Lane, near Jinja Senior Secondary School, has housed essential hospital staff for decades. Read more »
January 23
Uganda: Funding Gap Threatens Delays in Standard Gauge Railway Project
Tony Awany, vice chairperson of the Physical Infrastructure Committee, revealed these concerns while presenting the committee's report on the 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper. Read more »
December 30, 2024
Uganda: Lira Business Community Urged to Enhance Hospitality As Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Begins
Authorities highlight the urgent need for the local hospitality sector to align with the expected influx of visitors, athletes, and sports enthusiasts once the stadium is… Read more »
December 18, 2024
Uganda: Final Touches Set Karuma Bridge for Friday Reopening
Karuma Bridge, a crucial link on the Kampala-Gulu highway, was closed in May this year after authorities identified significant structural cracks, deeming it unsafe. Read more »
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Inspects Key Roads in Kampala
Most roads in Kampala are on deplorable state with some industrial area largely impassable Read more »
November 25, 2024
Uganda: MP Brandon Kintu Rallies Support for Modern Buwenge Central Market Construction
Kagoma North MP Brandon Kintu, also the spokesperson for the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, has taken a bold step to transform Buwenge Central Market, spearheading a fundraising drive… Read more »
November 21, 2024
Uganda: President Museveni Launches SGR Construction in Tororo
The 273-kilometer railway line, which will stretch from Malaba to Kampala, is estimated to cost €2.7 billion and will be built by the Turkish company, M/s Yapi Merkezi. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Kyofatogabye Faults Mukono Diocese for Blocking Road Construction
According to the minister, the diocese has refused to sign consent papers required for the tarmacking of Cathedral Rise Road, delaying progress on a $50 million infrastructure… Read more »
November 20, 2024
Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »
November 14, 2024
Uganda: Museveni to Launch Standard Gauge Railway Construction in Bukedi
President Museveni is set to visit Tororo in Uganda's Bukedi subregion to officially break ground on the long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Read more »
October 17, 2024
Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures
The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. Read more »
October 15, 2024
Uganda: Uganda Signs U.S.$3 Billion Deal for SGR With Turkish Firm
Uganda has signed a landmark $3bn (approximately shs10.8 trillion ) contract with Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi to build a 272km section of railway, boosting regional… Read more »
September 13, 2024
Uganda: Frustration Grows Over Delayed Luweero-Butalangu Road Project
Residents and local leaders in Nakaseke district are voicing their frustration over the slow progress of the Luwero-Butalangu Road construction, a 30-kilometer project launched on… Read more »
August 23, 2024
Uganda: Hoima Stadium Construction Material Stolen - Police Launch Manhunt
Police in Hoima are searching for Ronald Rubangakene, who is accused of stealing construction materials, including iron sheets, angle bars, and fuel, intended for the fencing of… Read more »
August 18, 2024
Uganda: Housing Minister Warns Developers Against Substandard Condominiums
Persis Namuganza expressed concern over the rising trend of developers cutting corners to maximise profits at the expense of unsuspecting homebuyers. Read more »
August 16, 2024
Uganda: UPDF Speeds Up Namboole, Kololo Renovations
Renovations at Namboole Stadium and Kololo Ceremonial Grounds are nearing completion, according to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer overseeing the… Read more »
August 09, 2024
Uganda: Uganda Baati Says Counterfeits Hurting Country's Construction Sector
Players have warned that counterfeits and substandard products that have flooded Uganda are hurting the country's construction sector. Read more »
July 17, 2024
Uganda: KCCA Issues Traffic Advisory for Kayembe, Queensway Flyover Construction
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the commencement of major construction works on Kayemba Road and the bridges crossing Queensway. Read more »
July 05, 2024
Uganda: Government Defends Ugx 300 Billion Bailout for Roko Construction Amid Public Concerns
The Ugandan government's decision to allocate UGX 300bn in bailout funds to roko Construction has ignited a storm of controversy with citizens and analysts questioning the… Read more »
June 28, 2024
Uganda: Namayingo Fears for Missed Opportunities As Construction of Multi-Billion Sugar Mill Is Stopped
Sugar millers in Busoga are said to have been unhappy with the coming up of yet another competitor Read more »
June 26, 2024
Uganda: Hoima City Leadership Accused of Diverting Shs15bn for Roads
The Hoima Kiryatete Kibaati Mpaija to Karyabuhire road is one of the roads in Hoima city that has big traffic due to the business prospects in the area. Read more »