Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

January 6, 2022

Kampala Fly Over Project Takes Shape

The Kampala fly over project is taking shape with several sections of the works almost halfway to completion. The construction of the 3.2 kilometer project which started last year involves the construction

Hot Take·Trending·Uganda

August 11, 2021

Museveni Directs UNRA to Award Road Construction Projects to Four Chinese Firms Without Undergoing Competitive Bidding

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) Executive Director Allen Kagina to hand road construction projects to various Chinese firms without undergoing competitive bidding. As per the law,

News

November 8, 2023

Irritated Tayebwa Grills UNRA’s Kagina Over Delayed Mpigi-Busega Expressway Project

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked authorities at Uganda National Roads Authority to explained the delays in the completion of Mpigi-Busega Expressway. Mr Thomas Tayebwa who yesterday led a team of legislators

Sad: Top Bank Of Uganda Officer Perishes In Entebbe Expressway Accident

An official of the Bank of Uganda has died in an accident along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Kajjansi Road Toll. “Tragically, early this morning, a fatal

January 1, 2024

Crime

Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor

Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications

December 17, 2023

Business·National News

Joy As UNRA Clears Buses To Use Damaged Katonga Bridge

There was a sigh of relief among the bus owners and travelers plying on Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara high way after Uganda National Roads Authority UNRA Executive Director, Allen Kagina ordered for the reopening of

September 5, 2023

News

OP-ED: Ministry Of Works Should Not Tie Hands Of UNRA

By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: When UNRA, a corporate body of government responsible for roads was appearing before COSASE committee of Parliament, it was revealed that the parent ministry of works is alleging

November 10, 2022

National News·Op-ed

Hunter Hunted As Police Officer Is Arrested, Caged Over Murder

In a classical tale of the hunter being hunted, the Uganda Police Force have arrested and caged one of their own, over allegations of causing the death of innocent Ugandans by recklessly

October 25, 2022

Crime

UNRA Under Fire For Channeling Drainage Into Resident’s Homes

Residents of Igabiro cell in Mwanjari ward, Southern division, Kabale municipality are up arms against Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA and Kabale Municipal Council for constructing a drainage channel that pours water into

August 8, 2022

Crime

Nakiwogo-Buwaya Ferry Services Suspended For a Day

Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA has announced the planned interruptions in the services of the Nakiwogo-Buwaya ferry today, Sunday. According to UNRA, the ferry will transport road construction equipment from Zzinga Island to

July 17, 2022

Business·Travel

Bad State Of Kikyusa-Zirobwe Roads Frustrating Businesses in Greater Luwero

Residents and the Business Community in greater Luwero have decried the poor state of Kambiri-Kikyusa-Zirobwe – Kasana road saying it has continuously hiked the cost of transport and affected economic development in

May 9, 2022

Business

MPs, Top Gov’t Officials Want Exemption From Entebbe Expressway Toll Fees

The minister of works and transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has revealed that some government officials have applied to be exempted from paying toll fees to use Kampala – Entebbe expressway. As a

January 18, 2022

Uganda

UNRA Has Insufficient Funds To Complete Road Projects – Gen Katumba Tells MPs

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has told Members of Parliament that unless the budget shortfalls of the ministry are addressed, projects under the works sub-sector in the

January 15, 2022

Uganda

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