The new permanent Katonga Bridge on the Kampala–Masaka highway is being officially commissioned today by Works Minister Fred Byamukama, restoring full traffic flow more than three years after the original bridge collapsed.
A new analysis has revealed that despite decades of heavy investment in Uganda’s railway system, there is no continuous and clear record of where many key assets, including wagons, ended up after the collapse of the East African Community and later concessions.
Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has directed the contractor on the Kira–Kasangati–Matugga Road to immediately accelerate works following the resolution of key land issues. Clear deadlines have been set for critical sections of the project.
Government moves to phase out cash payments at Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll plazas in favour of mobile money and electronic tag systems, part of a wider digital payments push.
President Museveni dismisses six Ministry of Works and Transport engineers over persistent delays on the Busega-Mpigi Expressway, a flagship road infrastructure project.
Construction of the new Karuma Bridge is set to begin in October 2026, a major infrastructure boost for a key transport route.
The newly completed Hoima City Stadium is hailed as a world-class venue ready to host AFCON 2027 matches, boosting confidence ahead of September's qualifiers.
