Infrastructure crisis: CSO coalition demands overhaul of Uganda’s ‘costly’ road sector

Motorists in Kampala are concerned about the appalling conditions of roads in different parts of the city. The roads are characterized by wide and deep potholes that worsen transport especially during rainy days.

Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road (PHOTO/URN) KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of civil society organizations has drafted ...

During his Teso campaign launch, President Museveni announces a plan to restock livestock with five cows per homestead and promises to eliminate fees in Universal Primary and Secondary Education by paying all teachers through the government.

Museveni blames corruption for poor road maintenance in Teso region

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

31/10/2025

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During his Teso campaign launch, President Museveni announces a plan to restock livestock with five cows per homestead and promises ...

Angry Museveni Orders Fix for Deteriorating National Roads

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

05/08/2025

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Motorists in Kampala are concerned about the appalling conditions of roads in different parts of the city. The roads are ...

FULL LIST: Govt lists roads to be constructed in FY2025/26 Budget, allocates UGX 4.28 trillion.

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/06/2025

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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija announced a significant infrastructure investment in the fiscal year 2025/26 budget, allocating ...

Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road. URN photo

Pothole-Ridden Roads Highlight Kampala’s Underfunded Budget

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

06/05/2025

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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 ...

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. ...

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