Pothole-Ridden Roads Highlight Kampala’s Underfunded Budget

Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road. URN photo

Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road (PHOTO/URN) KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s capital and business hub, Kampala, is grappling ...

A total of Shs592.08 billion has been allocated to address Kampala's perennial woes of flooding, traffic congestion, and poor road networks

Contractors Abandon Uganda Roads Over UGX 1.35 Trillion in Arrears

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

06/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Road construction projects across Uganda have stalled as contractors abandoned sites due to about 1.351 trillion shillings ...

Uganda finalizes a land lease with the Naita-A-Tepeth community in Moroto for significant investment in mining and industry, including a key cement plant.

Govt secures 10,000 acres land for new cement manufacturing plant

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/05/2025

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Uganda finalizes a land lease with the Naita-A-Tepeth community in Moroto for significant investment in mining and industry, including a ...

The newly refurbished 26.8km railway line connecting Kampala to Mukono and Katosi, featuring modern concrete sleepers, is now operational.

Experts Urge Uganda to Prioritize Railway Development for Economic Savings

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

29/04/2025

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President Yoweri Museveni inspects the newly rehabilitated railway line connecting Kampala to Mukono and Katosi, a key infrastructure project aimed ...

Vice President Alupo urges Ugandans to capitalize on peace and infrastructure for economic growth, advocating for a shift to commercial farming and highlighting government initiatives driving national development

VP Alupo Calls for Economic Transformation, Cites Peace and Infrastructure

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

18/04/2025

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Vice President Alupo urges Ugandans to capitalize on peace and infrastructure for economic growth, advocating for a shift to commercial ...

Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkiye.

4th ANTALYA DIPLOMACY FORUM: Uganda pushes for unified African market to unlock economic potential

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

14/04/2025

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Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya ...

The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent repairs on the Namanve embankment. The URC confirms the line is safe and services will restart, providing relief for daily commuters.

Kampala-Mukono train service to resume Monday after repairs

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

14/04/2025

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The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent ...

Karuma, Ayago Bridges Closure: Motorists Advised to Plan Alternative Routes

Karuma, Ayago Bridges on Kampala-Gulu Highway to Reopen Monday

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

12/04/2025

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Karuma and Ayago bridges on the Kampala-Gulu Highway will reopen to traffic Monday, April 14 after three weeks of maintenance. ...

Toll fees from a Chinese consortium will finance and operate Kenya's railway extension to the Uganda border, following a new funding agreement.

Toll fees to fund Chinese-built Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway line

by Robert Ayebazibwe | Chief Editor

08/04/2025

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Toll fees from a Chinese consortium will finance and operate Kenya's railway extension to the Uganda border, following a new ...

Kampala Council calls for end to open drainage systems

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

05/04/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority council has called for the phasing out of all open drainage systems ...

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