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Laying Tracks of Transformation: Inside Uganda’s Ambitious Railway Revival

Trevor LutaloBusiness & Markets News & AnalysisMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Once the lifeblood of commerce and connectivity, Uganda’s railway network is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by ambitious plans to revitalise existing infrastructure and introduce a modern standard gauge system. The government signed a €2.7 billion contract in November 2024 to construct the Eastern Route Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line. This construction will span 272 km between Tororo and Kampala, with works expected to take 48 months. The initial phase, connecting the key border point of Malaba with the capital city Kampala, is progressing, marked by ongoing land acquisition and construction. This renewed focus aims to unlock the railway’s potential…

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URA Hands over Motor Vehicle Registration Function to Ministry of Works & Transport

CEO ReporterCompany News News & AnalysisNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has today handed over to Ministry of Works and Transport the mandate to register and licence motor vehicles in the country. The tax authority in statement says: “Following the Government decision to transfer the administration and management of the Motor Vehicle Registration function from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), the mandate to register and license motor vehicles in Uganda will be a responsibility of the Ministry of Works and Transport. “URA in the interim will remain responsible for motor vehicle customs clearance and first time registration (Issue of first…

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