HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS STILL A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN UGANDA

HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS STILL A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN UGANDA

Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources.

The Uganda demographic health survey (UDHS) report 2022 reveals that only 42% of these improved sources are free from E. coli contamination, raising concerns about public health risks.

The report highlights regional

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MATERNITY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER SIX MONTHS LAUNCHED IN UGANDA

MATERNITY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER SIX MONTHS LAUNCHED IN UGANDA

Six months after construction launch, the land meant to accommodate a Shs33 billion maternity and pediatric complex lies vacant as Hoima regional hospital continues to grapple with facility shortage.

Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-story maternity and pediatric complex.

With the

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CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA US$70MILLION CARDIAC HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS AFTER FUNDS SECURED

CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA US$70MILLION CARDIAC HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS AFTER FUNDS SECURED

Financing agreements have been completed for the construction of a US$70 million cardiac hospital in the Kampala district of Uganda.

“Construction works will commence upon procurement of a contractor,” Uganda’s Health Committee chairperson Charles Ayume said during budget committee discussions for the Health Ministry on 17 January.

Parliament approved a

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UGANDA GOVT. APPROVED LOANS FOR UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROADS PROJECT

UGANDA GOVT. APPROVED LOANS FOR UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROADS PROJECT

The government received the green light to finance major road works under the Upgrading of National Roads Project in Uganda, through loan funding worth US$325 million (Shs1.23 trillion).

This was during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker, Anita Among, on Wednesday.

The loan will be secured from the Islamic Development

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CROSS BORDER PIPELINE PROJECT ON TRACK AFTER FIRST CONSIGNMENT IN TANZANIA

CROSS BORDER PIPELINE PROJECT ON TRACK AFTER FIRST CONSIGNMENT IN TANZANIA

The first consignment of 100-kilometer pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has arrived in Dar es Salaam Port, signaling the initiation of the main construction phase for the cross-border pipeline project.

EACOP will transport crude oil from the Lake Albert region of Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula

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RENOVATION OF MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM HAVING MINOR ISSUES IN UGANDA

RENOVATION OF MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM HAVING MINOR ISSUES IN UGANDA

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade which is tasked with the renovation works of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole has said that the defunct pioneer buses in one of the parking spaces at the stadium are hindering some of the ongoing works.

Lt Col Eng Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project

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UGANDA WORKS MINSTRY OUTLINE PLANS TO UPGRADE COMMUNITIES ROADS

UGANDA WORKS MINSTRY OUTLINE PLANS TO UPGRADE COMMUNITIES ROADS

The Ministry of Works and Transport has initiated a transformative plan to upgrade community roads across the country using low-cost sealing methods.

This strategic move is aimed at enhancing connectivity and access to business opportunities while remaining cost-effective.

The announcement was made as Vice President Jessica Alupo visited several roads

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UGANDA MP UNHAPPY WITH UNTARMACED KAYUNGA-BBAALE-GALIRAAYA ROAD

UGANDA MP UNHAPPY WITH UNTARMACED KAYUNGA-BBAALE-GALIRAAYA ROAD

The Member of Parliament for Bbaale County in Kayunga district, Charles Tebandeke has informed police of his intention to demonstrate over failure by government to fulfill its pledge to tarmac the Kayunga-Bbaale- Galiraaya road.

In a notification to police, Tebandeke says that President Museveni has on several occasions together with

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MASAKA CITY UNVIELED SH16BILLION CITY STADIUM PLANS IN UGANDA

MASAKA CITY UNVIELED SH16BILLION CITY STADIUM PLANS IN UGANDA

Masaka City Stadium design plans have been uncovered by the authorities of Masaka who have recently gotten to unveil its artistic impression of a Sh16 billion city stadium which will be one of a kind with unique features in the whole of Masaka region. The architect who came up with

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HOW LACK OF FUND IS DELAYING CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA POLICE HOSPITAL

HOW LACK OF FUND IS DELAYING CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA POLICE HOSPITAL

Police have said lack of funds has delayed the construction of the force’s referral hospital in Nsambya.

“We went through all the processes of the construction of a general hospital for police. We have seven acres of land in Nsambya where the police are supposed to construct the hospital. All

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UGANDA MPs CALLS FOR SHIFT FROM METER GAUGE RAILWAY TO STANDARD GUAGE

UGANDA MPs CALLS FOR SHIFT FROM METER GAUGE RAILWAY TO STANDARD GUAGE

Members of Parliament are calling for the country to shift from meter gauge railway to standard gauge. This, they said will help cut costs and avoid wastage of resources associated with implementing both gauges.

The MPs from the Parliament Committee on National Economy visited the works on the Kampala –

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UGANDA GOVT. EXTEND DEADLINE FOR RENOVATION OF NAMBOOLE STADIUM

UGANDA GOVT. EXTEND DEADLINE FOR RENOVATION OF NAMBOOLE STADIUM

Government has again extended the deadline for the completion of the renovation works on Mandela National Stadium, also known as Namboole.

Whereas it had been said by the UPDF Engineering brigade handling the works that the stadium would be ready by last month, the Education Minister, Janet Museveni has said

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UGANDA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO KICK-START CONSTRUCTION OF SGR

UGANDA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO KICK-START CONSTRUCTION OF SGR

The Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi has said the government is ready to hit the ground running with the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway.

“We are beginning the construction of the Standard Gauge Railwa(SGR).The talk( about SGR) has been on for a long time. We have studied

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HOW UGANDA SMART CITIES PROJECT WILL HELP EMBRACE WOMEN STREET VENDORS

HOW UGANDA SMART CITIES PROJECT WILL HELP EMBRACE WOMEN STREET VENDORS

Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), a member of the Africa Smart Towns Network (ASToN), hurriedly implemented the concept of smart cities, contrary to the core smart city value of inclusiveness.

With the assistance of the Uganda Police Force and military, KCCA pushed street vendors, who are predominantly women,

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EXPERTS CALL FOR TIMBER USAGE AHEAD OF CONCRETE DURING CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA

EXPERTS CALL FOR TIMBER USAGE AHEAD OF CONCRETE DURING CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA

Experts have urged Ugandans to consider thinking of mass timber construction as an alternative to concrete in Uganda’s building industry but also as one of the ways to reduce country’s construction emissions.

Speaking during the launch of the Timber Innovation Centre at Crown House in Kampala, Patience Naamara, the Country

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UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged the Late President John Magufuli’s contribution in the successful implementation of the Kikagati Murongo Hydroelectric Power Project located across the Kagera River, along Uganda’s International border with Tanzania.

Addressing the various leaders and officials gathered at the inauguration ceremony of the project on Thursday,

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CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

Construction works on East Africa’s ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between Uganda and Turkish firm, Yapi Merkezi.

Yapi Merkezi is the same company contracted for the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway.

The planned 1,500

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HOW UGANDA MODEL HOME WILL REVOLUTIONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

HOW UGANDA MODEL HOME WILL REVOLUTIONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Spearheading this movement is UgaVilla, a visionary company dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for the people of Uganda.

At the heart of their

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UGANDA PRESIDENT ADDRESSES POOR STATE OF ROADS

UGANDA PRESIDENT ADDRESSES POOR STATE OF ROADS

President Museveni has said whereas a section of Ugandans are criticising government over the poor state of roads, especially in Kampala, they should remember there are good ones upcountry.

“I had a good drive in the rain from Kampala, it was a very nice drive and the road is very

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