By2030, half of the annual increase in the global working age popn is expected to come from Sub Saharan Africa &massive urban development is yet to come: Many cities are yet to be built & will expand.
Should we start celebrations?
@KKACCO256@SonOfRwenzori@BiiraBrita Let's begin humbling our selves , prepare your souls mind and body, revist your petitions that you have been presenting before the Lord , let's lift each other in prayer and let's all pray for a successful, purposeful, spiritually filled pilgrimage….
In his presentation “Making Cities Livable through Resilient Infrastructure: The USMID Case”, Dr. Eng. Isaac Mutenyo emphasized that while urbanization is inevitable, how we respond to it determines whether it becomes a crisis or a catalyst for opportunity.
Uganda’s rapid urban growth is currently outpacing infrastructure development—resulting in congestion, poor waste management, and unplanned settlements. The result? Crowded but unproductive cities, busy but inefficient spaces. Infrastructure must guide urban growth from the start—not come in as an afterthought. Roads, drainage, lighting, and transportation systems form the physical backbone of a livable city.
A city must go beyond housing people—it should empower them to thrive. Livability means access to clean, safe spaces, health and education services, jobs, responsive leadership, and the dignity to pursue one’s goals. Cities that invest in smart, human-centered infrastructure are not only more livable but also more competitive and sustainable.
Dr. Mutenyo also cautioned against deliberate urban sprawl. Expanding cities without coordination weakens infrastructure, increases costs, and deepens inequality. The goal should be to develop a few well-planned, well-serviced cities that drive national productivity—not just more urban centers.
Finally, he reminded city managers: people expect more than roads and buildings—they expect a city that helps them live meaningfully. Infrastructure must be matched with governance, transparency, and citizen engagement. A city’s soul isn’t in its skyline, but in how it treats its people.
Let’s build cities that don’t just grow—but inspire, connect, and uplift.
#UrbanDevelopment #USMID #LivableCities #InfrastructureMatters #SmartGrowth #UgandaUrbanDevelopmentConference #urbandevelopmentconference2025
Joint the official launching of the Africa Urban Forum 9 of July in the Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development and Construction from 12:00 to be attended by the ministers of Ethiopia, Uganda and officials from the African Union and partners @UNHABITAT_ROAF
Exciting news! NARO and MeFarms have signed an MoU to boost goat farming in Uganda.
This partnership will advance research, breeding, management, and commercialization to ensure a sustainable supply of quality goat products.
Together, we aim to transform the industry, benefiting smallholder farmers and driving economic growth. #NAROatwork
Signed by: @NARO_DG & Mr. Kule Brian, MeFarms MD
https://t.co/xLAuuGSUNm
@GovUganda@MAAIF_Uganda@MenigteL@KagutaMuseveni@FrankTumwebazek
First renders of Hoima City Stadium as SUMMA and @GovUganda sign the contract to deliver the stadium for #AFCON2027 at State Lodge, Nakasero, today.
Looks nice!
@newvisionwire@KagutaMuseveni Thank him for UPE and kicking Polio out of Uganda because I am who I am today because of these two.
I would also whisper to him that PDM is not working in many districts including Kasese