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Standard Gauge Railway

In November 2024, President Museveni officially launched construction of the Kampala–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s long-delayed efforts to modernise transport and boost regional connectivity.
In November 2024, President Museveni officially launched construction of the Kampala–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s long-delayed efforts to modernise transport and boost regional connectivity.

Uganda Turns to Citibank After Years of SGR Delays Over Financing

Uganda’s decision to contract Citibank to mobilise funding for its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks a significant turning point for a project that has faced years of delays, largely due to financing
April 16, 2026
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launching the construction of the Kampala-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in November, 2024.

World Bank Ready to Fund Standard Gauge Railway Following Talks with President Museveni

The World Bank has pledged financial support for Uganda’s long-anticipated Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project following high-level discussions with President Museveni at State Lodge, Nakasero. The financial pledge adds fresh momentum to
April 1, 2026
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In its manifesto, the NRM says Uganda has moved from economic collapse in the 1980s to a country of steady growth, peace, and relative stability.
In its manifesto, the NRM says Uganda has moved from economic collapse in the 1980s to a country of steady growth, peace, and relative stability.

NRM’s Economic Roadmap: Past Gains, Future Promises – 2026-31 Manifesto

As Uganda heads into another electoral cycle, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled its 2026–2031 Manifesto, branding it a programme for “consolidating socio-economic transformation.” The document doubles as both a balance
September 30, 2025
Last year, President Museveni launched the construction of the first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway, which, once construction starts, will take about 48 months.

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

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
May 26, 2025
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Effective 1st August 2022, URC embarked on continuous demolition of all structures, removal of all activities or settlements that came after the cutoff date from all railway reserves nationwide

Uganda Railways Corporation embarks on demolition of illegal structures, readies to rehabilitate the Meter Gauge Railway

Uganda Railways Corporation has started demolishing illegal structures along the Meter Gauge Railway and arresting vandals, as it gets ready to rehabilitate the railway. In a statement, URC says it has recived
September 22, 2022

 

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