The installation of four expansion joints at Karuma Bridge has been successfully completed, with the concrete now curing. Engineers are closely monitoring its strength, and the bridge is expected to reopen by April 17, 2025
Flynas inaugurated direct flights between Riyadh and Entebbe on January 16, 2025, with its Airbus A320 neo receiving a water cannon salute upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
The MV BKK 1 and MV BKK 2 ferries have successfully completed their sea trials, marking a key step toward their full commissioning. These ferries will enhance water transport across Lake Kyoga, connecting Bukungu to Kagwara (Serere and Soroti) and Bukungu to Akampala (Kaberamaido). After months of meticulous construction, MV BKK 1 and MV BKK […]
Entebbe International Airport recorded significant growth in passenger traffic and cargo movement in October 2024, handling 183,728 international passengers, an increase from October 2023’s daily average. Entebbe International Airport registered a notable increase in passenger traffic and cargo movement in October 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). […]
The Ministry of Works has announced December 20 as the opening date for the Karuma Bridge, currently undergoing a Shs11 billion reconstruction. State Minister for Works Musa Ecweru inspected the site, confirming progress at 85% and commending the engineers’ efforts. The ministry of works has pronounced December 20 as opening date for Karuma bridge, currently […]
President Yoweri Museveni has launched the construction of the 272km Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Malaba to Kampala. The electric railway, expected to be completed in 48 months, aims to boost regional trade, create over 150,000 jobs, and cut production costs by 30%. This marks the first phase of a 1,700km SGR network connecting Uganda […]
Entebbe International Airport reached a historic milestone in August 2024, handling a record-breaking 212,701 international passengers, surpassing the previous high set in December 2023. The airport also facilitated over 5,400 metric tonnes of cargo, highlighting its growing role in tourism and trade. Entebbe International Airport Entebbe International Airport has achieved a significant milestone, registering its […]
Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, announced that construction of a new bridge over River Katonga on the Kampala-Masaka Highway will begin in October. The announcement came in response to MP Basil Bataringaya’s concerns over delayed repairs on the existing bridge, which was damaged by flash floods in May 2023, leading to […]
The KCCA’s new strategies have accelerated road construction in Nakawa Division. Significant progress, including 60% completion of drainage works and ongoing bridge rehabilitation, aims to meet a 2025 deadline, enhancing infrastructure and supporting the city’s trade routes. KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Nakawa Town Clerk, and officials from the Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned Spiro electric motorcycles at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Led by Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo, Spiro, formerly M Auto Electric, has introduced over 15,000 electric bikes and facilitated over 9 million battery swaps across several African countries. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday commissioned Spiro electric motorcycles during an event held […]
