Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Archives

Crime

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 accident occurred on the Kampala—Entebbe Expressway. The car rolled several

January 1, 2024

Business·National News

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 Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting

December 17, 2023

News

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 from Physical Infrastructure and National Economy committees on a fact-finding

November 8, 2023

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 the Katonga Bridge on Masaka Road for buses usage. “Reference

September 5, 2023

National News·Op-ed

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 that they diverted funds without informing them. Well, according to

November 10, 2022

Crime

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 opening fire. According to police spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga, two

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 their premises. The aggrieved residents have petitioned Kabale Resident District

August 8, 2022

Business·Travel

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 the mainland via Nakiwogo, Entebbe. The equipment was deployed to

July 17, 2022

Business

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 the area. Residents and the business community say, the routes

May 9, 2022

Uganda

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 result, MPs also want to use the road at a

January 18, 2022