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GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR A 66KM ATIAK – LAROPI ROAD, UGANDA

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Yoweri K Museveni will officiate at the Ground Breaking ceremony for the construction of Atiak – Laropi road. The project will receive funding from the EU and Govt of Uganda to enable Strabag Int. handle construction of the 66km paved road. According to Strabag Int., site mobilisation is currently underway On 1st of June 2020 the works for the upgrading of the Atiak-Laropi-Road to Paved Standard started. The 66 km road starts in Atiak…

UGANDA GOVT. GIVE CONTRACTOR DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MASAKA MARKET PROJECT

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda government has given contractor handling the construction of Masaka Central Market up to November 30 to complete the work and handover the project or risk a penalty. During an inspection by Local Government minister Raphael Magyezi on the project, he noted the project is behind schedule compared to other markets across the country that started around the same time. Quoting Magyezi, ”After November 30, government will have no option but to cut the contractor’s payments…

UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda Government has secure a fund worth US$136milion(Shs500billion) for the construction of three road projects in the country. The project is fully funded by the government of Uganda under the National Road Development and Maintenance Programme (NRDMP) Budget. The three roads are: (1) Upgrading of Kira-Matugga road and improvement of five road junctions which was handed over to Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) will cost over Shs200 billion and expected to be finished within 36…

UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of Kitala-Gerenge road is at 60% complete according to Uganda National Road Agency (UNRA). The agency announced via its social media handle as the road will links Gerenge fishing site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city. 📸Kitala—Gerenge road:Progress:6️⃣0️⃣%.The project links Gerenge fishing🎣 site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city🌇. Held another community engagement today working w/ our project focal person @NadaAndersen to resolve bottlenecks on site.#UNRAworks…

UGANDA MINISTER SAYS GOVT. TO GET CONSULTANT FOR STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium is at its final stage as government plans to secure two consultants. Minister of State for Sports, Denis Hamson Obua while making the statement noted that under the public procurement processes of Uganda, consultants will do a detailed feasibility study that includes environmental and social impact assessment will first have to be procured. Quoting Obua, “I want to confirm that the ministry is in the final stages of procuring…

MASAKA-BUKAKATA ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 33% COMPLETE IN UGANDA

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda Road Authority (UNRA) has announced via it social media handle of the progress made on the construction of Masaka-Bukakata road project The 41km road is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new City. PROGRESS: Masaka—Bukakata road [41Km] project now at 3️⃣3️⃣%. New road infrastructure is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new #City & to achieve Uganda's development strategy of attaining socio—economic transformation.#UNRAworks pic.twitter.com/Yd80ynfInl…

WHY THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO PROTECT KAMPALA INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on July 27, 2020July 31, 2020 by Gambeta News

The improvement in the city of Kampala is an amazing site to see and all credit goes to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Over the past couple of months, Kampala’s infrastructure has been changing and offering a new outlook that befits a city status. The city has seen the expanded road network with signalised junctions to street solar-powered lights which has bolsters the city’s economic growth. In 2015, a road inventory was carried-out and it…

FIELD TECHNICIAN AT TUGENDE, UGANDA

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Tugende Field Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be required to work autonomously and responsibly by conducting asset pre-delivery inspections, delivery coordination, installations, testing, repairs and maintenance of all Tugende assets. Key Duties and Responsibilities Complete the procurement process by signing off the pre-delivery inspection notes and managing the inventory. Accurately conduct a pre-delivery inspection on all received assets and ensure all necessary maintenance…

UGANDA DEVELOPING CRITICAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Masindi/ Kisanja Park, Tangi & Paraa — Buliisa roads project [159km]. Set to support Oil Production in the Albertine region. It crosses Murchison Falls National Park — a major tourist destination covering about 3,893km and home to several mammal and bird species. Uganda discovered commercially viable oil deposits in the Albertine Graben region in 2006 and has since embarked on establishing effective management procedures to promote growth and development for the country. By the end of…

UGANDA BATTLES WITH FLOODING AS LAKE VICTORIA RISES

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Key among Uganda’s Government considerations is undertaking emergency maintenance of roads & bridges following destruction caused by recent flooding across the country. The rising water levels in Lake Victoria is threatening critical infrastructures. For instance, landing facilities were submerged & operations suspended. However, government is responding with restoration works on MV Kiyindi—Buvuma Ferry landing sites. See tweet below Lake Victoria, largest lake in Africa and chief reservoir of the Nile, lying mainly in Tanzania and…

UGANDA’s PALLISA-KAMONKOLI ROAD PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of 44km Pallisa-Kamonkoli road is currently at 45.3% completed according to the latest update from Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). UNRA made the statement via their social media handle that the project has been handed over by the contractor. That cummulative progress of works on the whole project is 62.35% & substantial completion is expected with in the set date of June 2021. Project Update: A 19.94km (45.3%) completed section on Pallisa –…

KAMPALA NORTHERN BYPASS EXPANSION PROGRESS REPORT

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced that progress on the Kampala Northern Bypass project is at 72% completed. 🎥PROGRESS: Physical works progress on Kampala Northern Bypass [Expansion] project now at 7️⃣2️⃣%. Works at 🤏Kalerwe, 🤏Ntinda & 🤏Naalya interchanges progressing well.Road marking🚧commencing at #Sentema & #Hoima interchanges to achieve traffic & road safety.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/3rikKsE1N3 — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) June 2, 2020 The project will aims to improve urban mobility in and around Kampala through relieving congestion…

CONSTRUCTION OF BUSEGA-MPIGI EXPRESSWAY KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The long awaited construction of Busega-Mpigi expressway has finally kick-off much to the delight of Mpigi Town Council. Construction of the expressway will help ease traffic flow on the Kampala-Masaka highway. The four -lane, dual carriage 23.7 km expressway will stretch from Busega in Kampala to Kalagala Village. According to the plans, the ongoing works started from Katende Village in Kiringente Sub-county last week and continue towards Mpigi Town Council. A consortium of Chinese companies,…

SOROTI HOSPITAL RENOVATION ON HOLD IN UGANDA

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

The renovation of Soroti hospital is now on hold after engineers condemned the structure, saying it is old and dilapidated, and that the wall was too weak. According to Principal hospital administrator, Simon Kisabagirye “the medical ward was infested by termites and we thought it was necessary to renovate it but when our contractor started the work, we were stopped by the municipality engineers”. Kisabagirye also said they have stop the work pending consultations from…

UNRA UGANDA RE-OPENS NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ntungamo—Kabale highway has been opened to the public after it was closed on may 4 2020. Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) block the highway as emergency repair kicking off the next day. The highway was reported earlier in our previous post of a mudslide that block the highway due to heavy rainfall. #UPDATE: Ntungamo—Kabale highway OPENED to traffic. Ongoing emergency works at Kaharo, 18kms to Kabale town now final stages. The road is open to normal…

ISIMBA BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AT 55% COMPLETED IN UGANDA

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Progress has been seen from the construction of Isimba bridge. The details was announced by UNRA Uganda via its social media handles. The aim of the project is to help link Kampala to Kamuli via Kayunga district. 📸ISIMBA Bridge: Connecting #Kampala to #Kamuli via #Kayunga district.⬆️Progress now at 5️⃣5️⃣% and completion expected December 2020. On completion, the facility ⛩ will further decongest the mainline #Jinja Highway & provide a shorter alternative to the far #East….

UGANDA OLD TAXI PARK RENOVATION KICK-OFF

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has kick-off the redevelopment plans of the facility as the park has been in a deplorable state for so long. According to the plans, the redevelopment will include excavation and disposal of the existing material, installation of underground drainage lines, rock fill, and construction of new foundation layers for the carpet and surfacing of the constructed layers with asphalt concrete (tarmac). Meanwhile, the new carpet will have markings to describe…

CRUDE OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of the pipeline is set to link Uganda and Tanzania which will take the two nations into a new height. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Dr Medard Kalemani when tabling his ministry’s 2.196trn/- budget estimates and expenditures for the financial year 2020/21. Kalemani said Tanzania has allocated 1bn/- for compensation to people and institutions affected with the implementation of a 3.5billion US dollar worth 1,445km-long underground pipeline. Kalemani also said the…

UNRA CLOSE NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Ntungamo-Kabale Highway has been closed after rain fell on it which resulted in the destruction of crops as well as other items around the area. These prompted Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) to close the area. According to reports, the rain trigger mudslide that have blocked several roads. Such area includes, Rubaya, Maziba, Kaharo and Kamuganguzi Sub counties. #FLOODSALERT: Experiencing a pavement failure at Kaharo along Ntungamo—Kabale road, 18Km to Kabale town.More details to…

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of two bridges that will link Tororo municipality in Uganda has been completed. The two bridges which were constructed at Chamunula-Rubongi and Juba-Maguria area has been well received by resident of Tororo district. According to MP of the area, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, “It is no longer business as usual due to the outbreak of Covid-19 but the construction of the two bridges is a big breakthrough for us as a municipality.” He also…

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