Uganda: Among Blames Technical Officers for Poor Road Maintenance Despite Government Funding

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anitah Among, has criticised technical officers in local governments for the continued poor state… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Urges Hydropower Dam Operators to Tighten Safety Measures and Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

Hydropower dam operators across Uganda have been urged to strengthen safety measures at their facilities to prevent potential disasters and protect communities living downstream. Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Gender Committee Commends Progress On Ntenjeru-Bule Road Construction

The Mukono District Gender Committee has commended the progress of construction works on the 7.8-kilometre Ntenjeru-Bule Road in Mpatta Sub-county, describing the project as a… Read more »

Uganda: Nansana Residents Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Over Neglected Roads

Frustration is rising among residents of Nansana Municipality, who claim Division leaders have repeatedly failed to deliver on long-delayed road construction projects, leaving… Read more »

Uganda: Emergency Maintenance Shuts Section of Mbarara-Ishaka Road

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has confirmed that a section of the Mbarara-Ishaka road will be temporarily closed on Friday, November 7, for emergency maintenance. Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Works Calls for Safer Road Use Amid Rising Crashes

As Uganda continues to grapple with an alarming surge in road traffic accidents, the Ministry of Works and Transport is calling for stronger partnerships and greater public… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Road Carnage - Mulago Handles 800 Accident Victims Each Month As Boda Bodas Take the Lead

At Uganda's national referral hospital, Mulago, the toll of road traffic accidents is overwhelming -- and the numbers are growing. According to Mudiru Joseph, an orthopedic surgeon… Read more »

Uganda: Grace Villa Embarks On Shs 995m Ubuntu Resource Centre Project to Empower Girls

The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has commended Grace Villa for its continued efforts in transforming the lives of vulnerable girls and empowering them… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Urges Government to Support Flood-Affected Kampala Traders

The President of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has called on the government to urgently intervene and support traders in Kampala whose businesses have been… Read more »

Uganda: Walking to Remember, Walking for Safer Roads

The Joe Walker Remembrance Relay 2025 returns this year with a renewed call to action: to remember those lost on Uganda's roads and to advocate for safer transport for all. Read more »

Uganda: Skilling Hubs Beneficiaries Urged to Lead the Way in Championing Museveni's Wealth Creation Vision

The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, has implored beneficiaries of the Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs to be a testimony to President Museveni's wealth… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs Beneficiaries Trained in Management of Museveni's Shs8.8 Bn Empowerment Funds

State House officials led by Eng. Raymond Kamugisha, the Director of Presidential Projects and Industrial Hubs, have met and held discussions with beneficiaries of the Zonal… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Takes On Museveni Over Failed Projects in Rakai, Kyotera

Residents in Rakai and Kyotera districts have appealed to Gen. Mugisha Muntu to prioritize service delivery if he becomes Uganda's next president. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Bets On Industry to Power Its $500 Billion Dream

Uganda's bold ambition to multiply its economy tenfold to a $500 billion powerhouse is resting squarely on the shoulders of its manufacturing sector -- a pillar the government says… Read more »

Uganda: Akii Bua Stadium to Usher in New Era of Growth , Opportunity in Lango, Northern Uganda

A new chapter is unfolding in northern Uganda as Akii Bua Stadium, a 20,000-seater state-of-the-art facility under construction in Lira City, becomes the centerpiece of economic,… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Scrutinises New Loan Requests for Infrastructure Development

Uganda's Parliament has received and referred two significant loan requests to the House Committee on National Economy for further examination. Read more »

Uganda: Lubaga Cathedral Renovation Gains Momentum Ahead of 100-Year Celebration

As Lubaga Cathedral nears its centenary celebration, weekly community donations and engineering oversight are driving critical renovations to preserve the landmark's spiritual and… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Secures Financing for Standard Gauge Railway Project

Uganda's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project has officially moved into the implementation stage, underpinned by a robust financing structure designed to ensure timely completion. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Upgrades Bunyoro University Access Roads

Government has embarked on opening new roads and upgrading existing ones, leading to the site chosen to host Bunyoro University in Buhimba Town Council, Kikuube District. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Assures Kenyan-Based Investors of Partnership in Infrastructure Projects

President Museveni has assured Kenya-based investors from Rebel Group, an international consultancy and investment firm, of Uganda's readiness to partner with them in key… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Secures Shs1tn Afrexim Bank Loan for Infrastructure Projects

The government has signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 270 million (about Shs 1.1 trillion) with the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to finance development and… Read more »

Uganda: Construction of Hoima Stadium Now 98 Percent Complete

The state minister for education in charge of sports Peter Ogwang has said he is impressed with the speed at which Ms Suuma, a company that was contracted to undertake the… Read more »

Uganda: Adhola Cultural Institution Courts Govt to Construct Nagongera-Busolwe Road, Royal Palace

The Adhola Cultural Institution has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government in driving socioeconomic transformation across Padhola, with renewed calls for the… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Roads Committee Rejects Municipal Work Plan Citing Delays and Poor Road Quality

The Tororo District Roads Committee has outrightly rejected the 2025/26 work plan submitted by Tororo Municipal Council after discovering that road works funded in the previous… Read more »

Uganda: Nnebalamye Mayanja Road Beautified Ahead of Tomorrow's Coronation

Nnebalamye Mayanja Road has been cleaned and beautified in preparation for the much-anticipated Coronation event set for tomorrow. Read more »