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RESTORATION OF FAILED EMBANKMENT KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Even with the corona virus outbreak in the nation, Uganda road maintenance team has not stop repairing broken road. The restoration of an embankment along Busega-Mityana road has kick-off according to UNRA Uganda. Our Road Maintenance team👷🏾‍♀️👷🏿‍♂️ is determined to ensure seamless performance of our road network during this period.#ONGOING: Emergency restoration of a failed embankment along Busega—Mityana rd. Next is establishment of vegetation cover to control surface erosion.#StaySafeUg pic.twitter.com/FmiaQqMoUR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 26,…

PICTURES: CONSTRUCTION OF KITARA-GERENGE ROAD

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced progress for the construction of Kitara—Gerenge road project via their social media handle. The 10km road project will connect to Gerenge fishing site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina. 📸Ongoing works: Kitara—Gerenge road project [10Km]. Working towards completion of the project in August 2020. The road connects to Gerenge fishing🎣 site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina, Uganda's futuristic lakeside city🌇.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/d9z6KGgaLR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 21, 2020 Meanwhile the…

COVID-19 AND… FORCE MAJEURE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Is the COVID-19 Virus a Force Majeure Event? Yes, it is. The Covid 19 pandemic is a circumstance which was not contemplated by any of the parties at the time of entering the construction contracts. It is exceptional, beyond any one’s control and cannot be attributed to any of the parties to a contract. Because of the Covid 19 virus, the Minister of Health invoked powers under the Public Health Act (Cap. 281) and issued…

COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT DISRUPTIONS IN UGANDA

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

There is no doubt that there have been massive disruptions at the work place in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has posed a major challenge for employers in relation to their ability to retain employees in the short and medium terms. Globally, the majority of Governments have issued Public Health Policy and Legislative measures that have resulted in the disruption of the routine work schedules for the majority of the non-essential services…

KYAPA-KASENSERO ROAD REPAIR BEGINS IN UGANDA

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

UNRA kick-off repair of Kyapa-Kasensero road after resident complained of its poor nature The Kyapa-Kasensero road repair has kick-off in Kyotera district in Uganda. The road which links Kasensero town council and the landing site from Kakuuto trading centre in Kyotera district has been in a bad state since August last year. This was after the seasonal rains that rendered it almost impassable. The repair has been a priority after resident complained about the poor nature….

UGANDA AND JAPAN SIGN ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEAL

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda Minister Peter Lokeris sign deal with Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Kazuaki Kameda for Community Road Empowerment (CORE). Uganda has signed an MoU with Japan to empower 150 youth with skills in the Do-nou technology. This MoU will fall under the Community Road Empowerment (CORE). Do-nou is a Japanese word that means wrapping soil in a gunny bag. (Size: Do-nou bag- 45cm x 60cm). The CORE is aimed at helping youth with skills for road development….

NEW WATER PIPELINE LAYING CREATES TRAFFIC JAM AT NAMUGONGO ROAD

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

NWSC’s laying of new water pipes creates traffic jam at Namugongo road in Uganda. Resident of Namugongo community in Uganda has over the course of the day witness serious traffic jam at the Mogas gas station at the Kireka, Namugongo junction. This is due to the laying of new water pipes across the road by National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). On monday NWSC announced that they will diversion traffic along the Namugongo-Kireka to work…

CONSTRUCTION OF KABAALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 31% COMPLETE

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s Kabaale international Airport at 31% complete according to Muriisa SBC Uganda Limited PRO Amos Muriisa has announced progress report for the construction of Kabaale International Airport. The Airport which is also know as Hoima International Airport is 31% completed according to him. Amos Muriisa during his interview with newsmen said the airport sits on 29.7 square km of land, with a 3.5km runway up to 5km length, and 45 meters of the width. He…

INTERCHANGE AT SENTEMA ALONG KAMPALA-NORTHERN BYPASS AT 60%

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Sentema interchange at 60% complete according to UNRA Uganda. The construction of an interchange at sentema which is along Kampala – Northern Bypass is at 60%. This was announced by Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). According to UNRA, the Sentema is now widened to ensure future free flow of traffic on the Bypass & connecting road. This is after a new design was made to offer additional & improved drainage along Lubigi Swamp. 📸Interchange at Sentema…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on August 7, 2019August 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED ELECTRONIC FENCE AT KESESE

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda President commission fence at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. President Yoweri Museveni has announced via his official twitter account the commissioning of an electronic fence. This fence will be located at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. I commissioned the first phase of the electric fence at Kyambura Gorge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese. We shall also place cameras to catch poachers. pic.twitter.com/8cszsoOd0Q — Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) August 2, 2019 The construction…

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER VACANCY AT TOTAL, UGANDA

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. “We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly good. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating. JOB DESCRIPTION Liaise with Service Stations, Consumer sites, Depots,…

NIGERIAN’S ENERGO TO REHABILITATE UGANDA’S JINJA HIGHWAY.

Posted on July 19, 2019July 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

The US$3.6m rehabilitation from Spares Motors junction to Mukono Municipality will run for 9 months. The repair of the 3.5km Jinja highway will silent the public’s incessant complains about potholes and excessive water logs on the road. Hence, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has been cleared by the traffic police to proceed with the project. The construction will be done from 11pm – 5am to enable commuter carry on with their daily activities. Also,…

YOUNG GRADUATE TRAINEE AT TOTAL, UGANDA

Posted on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 by Gambeta News

KIBEMBE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE COMPLETED IN UGANDA

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s Kibembe pedestrian bridge has been completed in Sironko District. Kibembe pedestrian bridge in Kibembe Sironko District has been complete in Uganda. The bridge which is vital for Sironko District will enable movement of people safer. Ministry of work and transportation made the statement via their official twitter handle. According to the ministry, ”It is our mandate to create safer means of transport for the public.” The newly completed Kibembe pedestrian bridge in Kibembe Sironko…

BUFULUBI-KYANDO-BUYEMBA ROAD GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road ground breaking ceremony kick-off in Uganda Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road ground breaking ceremony has kick-off. The ceremony which was perform in Mayuge district in eastern Uganda will ease movement of people and improve lives. The road is of low cost seal technology that is connecting the people of Imanyiro & Bukatube sub counties. It will also connect farmers to their various market areas. Today we ground break the 5.6km long Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road in Mayuge. The…

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ASK GOVT TO ABANDON DAM PROJECT IN UGANDA

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Parliament speaker urge Government to abandon construction of Murchison Falls Dam Uganda Speaker for Parliament has urge the Government to Abandon the proposed power dam construction. According to her, she is seeking assurance from the government. This will enable the Murchison Falls to be untouchable. Early this month, a publication was release that a dam will be constructed. According to the Publication Bonang Power Energy Ltd is to build a hydropower-dam at Murchison Falls in…

UGANDA TO SPEND US$205M ON RESTORATION OF OLD RAILWAY

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda plans to invest US$205 million to restore railway linking Kampala to Malaba. Uganda government is making plans to restore its old railways. The plans is to invest US$205 million (about Shs 768 billion) in the railway that will link Kampala to Malaba. The plan upgrade will help boost monthly freight capacity to 120,000 metric tonnes from the current 20,000 tonnes by 2026. This is following delays in securing funding for the standard gauge railway….

UGANDA TO BORROW €20M FOR KARAMOJA PROJECT SURVEY

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda to borrow €20m for karamoja survey projects. Uganda Government will borrow €20m from Corporate Internationalization fund of Spain for Karamoja project survey. This was make public by government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo. Cabinet member authorize the fund which will be use for the implementation of the Airborne Geophysical survey and Geological mapping. During the official announcement, Opondo says that with this mapping, government will be able to establish the various categories of minerals within Karamoja…

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIDIC-GAMA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on May 24, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Highlights of interesting activities at the Fidic-Gama 2019 conference in Kampala Uganda. The 26th FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference in Kampala Uganda was littered with lots of interesting activities. The 3 days (12th – 14th May 2019) International conference organized by the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) and sponsored by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was held at the Kampala Serena hotel. The event had amazing speakers who presented papers centred around the programme’s theme:…

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