Girma Wake "We shall equip Soroti Flying School to train pilots and aircraft engineers who are ready to work with Uganda Airlines. Boeing has committed to supporting this effort. We did it with Ethiopian Airlines, and we shall do the same here."
The Engineers of the Ugx 1.3 Trillion Mpigi Expressway have defended their decision to alter the initial design of Project arguing that the former design lacked Flyovers, had just one interchange, it was a dual lane, had one toll gate and to make matters worse it had no link roads. These have been added hence the rise of the total budget from 550bn to 1.3Trillion.
We're welcoming @UG_Airlines to the Boeing family!
Uganda Airlines will expand its fleet with eight new fuel-efficient airplanes.
✈️ Four 737 MAX
✈️ Four 787 #Dreamliner jets
This order supports growing travel demand across Africa and on routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. #FIA2026
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The anti-corruption campaigns led by Minister Balaam Barugahara and Minister Justine Nameere have exposed deep systemic failures in the routine oversight mechanisms of local governments. Much of the corruption and mismanagement occurs openly, right under the noses of RDCs or RCCs, their deputies, DISOs, and other security personnel. This level of institutional negligence is entirely unacceptable.
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This afternoon, together with the Woman MP, Hon. Peace Tebyaza, and the MP for Butemba County, I visited the nearly completed Jinja District Headquarters in Kagoma Town Council.
I am pleased with the progress of the construction and the quality of work done so far. Once completed, the new headquarters will offer a conducive working environment for public servants and improve service delivery to the people of Jinja District.
I commend everyone contributing to this important project and look forward to its timely completion.
#NOW: The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, is inspecting the digital number plate production facility at Kyambogo.
The inspection follows concerns raised by stakeholders over the shortage of number plates, which has disrupted service delivery and frustrated business owners and motorists.
The Hon. Minister has directed the contractor to resolve all outstanding production capacity challenges by the end of August this year, with the aim of restoring a steady and reliable supply of digital number plates for first-time registration clients.
It also comes after a meeting held last week between the Ministry, stakeholders, and the contractor, Joint Stock Company Global Security (JSCGS), to address the challenges and agree on corrective measures.
Together with the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, Sanjay Rughani have today signed €110.5 Million (UGX 481 billion) financing agreement for the Kitgum-Kidepo Road project.
In my remarks i said this financing package demonstrates the shared commitment to improving connectivity and unlocking the economic potential of Northern Uganda and the Karamoja sub-region.
I also noted that the 115.8-kilometre Kitgum–Kidepo Road will improve connectivity, reduce transport costs and strengthen regional trade,adding that it will support the implementation of the ATMS.
The road will also support major investments in the region including; the Yaobai Cement and Clinker Factory, an investment of over USD 300 million in Moroto, in addition to improving access to Kidepo Valley National Park and complementing the development of the USD 72 million Kidepo International Airport.
I also stated that this road will strengthen tourism, trade and investment in Karamoja and Northern Uganda.
Today’s signing is not simply about financing a road. It is about investing in Uganda’s future. It is about connecting farmers to markets, industries to raw materials, tourists to destinations and businesses to opportunity. Together with our partners, we are laying another foundation for a more productive, competitive and prosperous Uganda.
The Signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, Minister of Trade and Industry and Cooperatives, Sanjay Tanna, Tourism Minister,Tom Butime and British High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney among other officials.
During Cabinet's visit to Kabalega International Airport, I spoke to the media about the strategic importance of the Airport and its role in Uganda's transformation agenda.
This airport is a critical enabler of the oil and gas sector, while also creating opportunities for tourism, trade, investment, and regional connectivity.
The @GovUganda continues to prioritize modern and sustainable transport infrastructure as a pivot to economic growth and national development.