November 21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads
It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »
June 05
Uganda: Kampala Gears Up - Revamping Roads, Reclaiming Health With Landmark Landfill Closure
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is charting a bold course for the upcoming fiscal year. Unveiling their key priorities, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has placed a laser focus on… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Tororo to Lose Billions to Slow Seed Schools Construction
Tororo District risks losing billions of shillings meant for the construction of seed schools by the end of this financial year. This as most projects remain behind schedule Read more »
April 25
Uganda: Kanungu Breaks Ground for Construction of District Administration Block
Kanungu has broken ground for the construction of an administration block at the district headquarters. Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Launches Construction of Juvenile Detention Facility
Mubende District has launched the construction of a juvenile reception centre whose first phase will cost Shs94 million. Read more »
March 07
Uganda: Hoima Officials Raise Concern As Construction of Shs33bn Maternity Facility Fails to Take-Off
Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-storey maternity and paediatric complex. Read more »
February 21
Uganda: Mrs Museveni Assures Namboole Stadium Contractors of Remaining Funds
The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has promised to fast-track the release of Shs17 billion needed to complete renovation works on Mandela National… Read more »
Uganda: Transport Minister Katumba Urged to Fast-Track Kampala-Jinja Expressway
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has renewed a call to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, to fast-track the commencement of works on the 77 km… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Uganda: UNYPA Unveils Plan to Construct Shs1.5bn Training Centre for Youths Living With HIV
The Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS (UNYPA) has unveiled a plan to construct a shs1.5 billion training centre. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Uganda: SFC to Spend Shs2 Billion On City Roadworks, Promises Quality Work in Record Time
The Special Forces Command (SFC) construction regiment has said it they will deliver quality work and in record time as they carry out maintenance works on Kampala roads. Read more »