If there are any Ugandan CEOs in the hot seat, then it is Uganda Airlines’ Jennifer Bamuturaki and Uganda Electricity Distribution Limited’s Paul Mwesigwa. They run two strategic state enterprises, and both are under intense pressure at exactly the moment when politics, performance, and public frustration are converging. Some of the problems they face are inherited. Others stem from decisions made on their watch. But in state enterprises, where accountability is often as political as it is managerial, leaders can be sacrificed, sometimes not because they caused the crisis, but because they are the most visible symbol of it. A…
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Ugandan business community should utilize the modern port facilities at the Port of Dar-es-Salaam because they are safe and secure. The plea was made by Juma Kivajara, the Deputy Director General of the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA), during a workshop with private and public sector players at Serena hotel in Kampala where the participants agreed to frequently engage on how best to make the Central Corridor (Tanzania route) more efficient. “TPA strongly believes that the success of the Central Corridor and the ultimate increase in cargo throughput that is destined to Uganda as a transit market can only be realized…
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Under the NDP III, a total of 69 core projects have been identified, 16 of which are on-going and reflect the need to complete unfinished work during the NDPII period. 51 are new NDPIII project ideas that are at different levels of preparedness. These projects have been identified along the NDPIII programmes. Preparation of these projects must be fast-tracked and utmost finalized in the first year of NDPIII, for effective implementation. Here are the 10 key projects that are expected to transform Uganda in the next 5-10 years Kabaale International Airport An artistic impression of the Kabaale International Airport, now…
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Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama has advised Uganda Railway Corporation to ensure proper management and accountability of all resources at their disposal, if the railway sub-sector is to grow and make meaningful contribution to the development of Uganda. Similarly, Benon Kajuna, Director of Transport in the Ministry of Works and Transport made the call on behalf of the Minister at the Commissioning of the Railway Capacity Building Centre yesterday, 26 May 2022 in Nalukolongo. “As part of the efforts to transform Uganda Railways Corporation into a profitable and self-sustaining entity following the failed concession in 2018, and in…
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Road users on the Kampala – Entebbe Expressway officially started paying toll fees yesterday Saturday, 8th January 2022 at 11am at three (3) toll stations in Mpala, Kajjansi and Busega. The commencement of the exercise follows months of preparation and engagement with the public on the process of operations and the fees structure for the different classes of vehicles that will use the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. Below is the fee structure; Class 1 (Motorcycles >400cc) pay UGX3000 per tripClass 2 (Light Vehicles (with or without trailer) pay UGX5,000 per tripClass 3 (Medium Goods vehicles (2-3 axles) pay UGX10,000 per tripClass 4a…
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Works and Transport minister Gen Katumba Wamala has said that his health condition is not life threatening and that God has saved his life after surviving an assassination attempt on his life. Speaking in a recorded video surrounded by his family from Medipal Hospital in Kololo, Gen Katumba said he will be fine after being attended to by doctors, and prayed for unity among his children. “I will be fine. I have survived; we have lost Brenda (his daughter) but that is God’s plan; she did nothing in this world. God has given me a second chance. I will pull…
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The Works and Transport Ministry has, in the last 5 years, has made great strides to improve Uganda’s transport sector despite the immense hurdles. According to the line Minister, Gen Katumba Wamala, the ministry has to a great extent achieved its manifesto commitments despite the many challenges. “In our estimation, we have achieved 80% of the manifesto commitments and presidential directives as regards to the Works and Transport sector,” said Gen. Katumba. Ministry of Works and Transport is set up to deliver a better transport experience to Ugandans, through the ministry’s efforts being made in the road, water, railway, and…
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The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba has appealed to all Ugandans to join the fight against irresponsible road use in the country especially during the upcoming festive season which coincides with the political campaign period in the run up to national elections in January 2021. He made these remarks while launching the Third National Road Safety Summit held at Kampala Serena Hotel early in the week. “The upcoming festive season occurs during the political campaign period therefore extreme caution must be exercised. We want to see a reduction in accidents that can be largely avoidable. For this…
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The government of Uganda has extended the contract of Face Technologies that is mandated to issue driving permits. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Works and Transport said that all its regional driving permits issuance offices at Jinja, Mbale Gulu, Arua, Fort Portal and Mbarara would be closed to the public on December 1, until further notice.According to the Ministry, the closure was to allow the incoming service provider, Uganda Security Printing Company (USPC) to remodel the facilities in preparation for take-over.However, in a statement released on Wednesday, the Spokesperson Ministry of Works Susan Kataike said that Face Technologies will continue issuing…
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