COMMENT | ANTHEA TURWOMWE | When Uganda’s minister of works and transport Fred Byamukama declared that it was “no more sleep” at the ministry, he was sending more than a political message. He was signalling a renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, because every kilometre of road completed has the …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | While swearing in for his 7th term of office, President Yoweri Museveni promised Ugandans a tough crackdown on corruption, notably declaring the start of ‘Kisanja No More Sleep’. He blamed government officials, like Permanent Secretaries and Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) for misusing public funds …
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The government unveiled a record Shs84.4 trillion spending plan; Ordinary people to shoulder costs through pricier fuel, sugar and secondhand apparel COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s national budget for financial year 2026/27 marks a clear shift in economic emphasis, moving from a broad-based wealth creation agenda …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Lately, Uganda is experiencing gruesome road accidents that are claiming many Ugandans in what seems to be reckless behavior by the drivers and riders on the road. Whereas the government has made good progress in constructing paved roads across the country, Ugandan drivers think it …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has unveiled its first electric commuter bus service in the capital, marking an early step in a nationwide plan to modernise urban transport and cut emissions through electrification. The service, unveiled by Works and Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala, introduces the first …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have directed the Kampala Capital City Authority, (KCCA) to implement axle load control measures on city roads to have them last longer. The directive was made on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 during a meeting of the Committee of Presidential Affairs with officials from …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nakawa West MP and Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Eng. Ronald Balimwezo has vowed that he will reject the handover of substandard road projects in Kampala. Balimwezo was speaking during Parliament’s Presidential Affairs Committee meeting to scrutinize Kampala Capital City Authority’s Ministerial Policy Statement for FY2026/27 on Wednesday, 1 …
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Jinja, Uganda | URN | Drivers and motorists have called on government traffic enforcement teams to consider the condition of roads before imposing fines under the Express Penalty System (EPS). Speaking at a three-day consultative meeting in Jinja City, aimed at validating newly proposed EPS provisions, drivers argued that the focus should …
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Ugandans are beginning to enjoy better roads in Kampala as the ongoing road construction advances. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Yes. We may still encounter some road challenges in certain parts of Kampala, especially downtown, but I am now encouraged by recent road reconstruction efforts there. Many of the roads that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force will start enforcing a new 90 km/h limit on highways as soon as appropriate signage is put in place by the Ministry of Works and Transport. The recently unveiled fresh guidance on speed limits across the country is part of a renewed effort …
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