SGRWorks: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Appraisal Mission held a kickoff discussion with SGR/MoWT team today morning (Feb 16, 26) in Kampala. IsDB is a key DFI who has committed to financing SGR. Already government has kicked off its part financing under the LNTP (Euro 75m)
Under the Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP), the contractor is already setting up a construction camp, sleeper and batching plant factory among others in Iganga District by April 2026- all with GoU financing as external financing is finalised.
To a year that has had many a lesson, 2025 has taught me to fully depend on God and not myself. As 2026 draws in, may the lessons only be concretized for even greater wins🥂 Happy 2026
If a bank sells your property without disclosing to you a valuation report and giving you chance to source for an independent Valuer, you can challenge this illegal sale. It is at this point where they act fraudulent. Always ask for this report. It usually has irregularities.
Wherever possible, the SGRP will source inputs locally. Uganda has the capacity to supply cement, aggregates, and even reinforced steel and steel products that meet international standards. By aligning procurement policies with our local industrial capacity, we can ensure that Ugandan factories, quarries, and workshops are part of this historic project.
Our role as government is to ensure that clear guidelines, fair opportunities, and transparent monitoring mechanisms are in place so that no Ugandan company capable of delivering is left behind.
The benefits of the SGR extend beyond the construction site. A reliable, efficient, and affordable railway will:
➡️Spur industrialization by making it viable to set up manufacturing plants inland.
➡️Boost agriculture by linking farmers to regional and international markets at lower costs.
➡️Enhance tourism by making travel faster, safer and more affordable.
➡️Reduce road accidents, which currently claim over 12,000 lives annually in Uganda, many due to heavy truck traffic.
➡️Save the government billions of shillings in road maintenance costs, as bulk cargo shifts from roads to rail.
#SGRNationalContentSymposium
Standard Gauge Railway is not just about steel, sleepers, and locomotives. It is about people. It is about jobs for our youth, opportunities for our businesses, skills for our engineers, and a stronger future for our nation.
If we get national content right, then the SGR will not only connect Uganda to the Indian Ocean but it will also connect Ugandans to prosperity, dignity and ownership of their development journey.
#SGRNationalContentSymposium
This Symposium should generate practical outcomes that keep momentum on track:
➡️Predictable visibility of upcoming packages so national firms can prepare against real timelines and standards.
➡️Capability building, pre-bid clinics, targeted training, and clear accreditation pathways.
➡️Fair commercial terms, payment discipline and innovative supply-chain finance to ease SME cash-flow.
➡️Accountable delivery, regular reporting on national content KPIs, safety, quality, and grievance resolution.
If we deliver on these, the SGR will leave a legacy of competitive firms, certified skills, and stronger institutions hence providing a platform for sustained industrial growth." @GenWamala #SGRNationalContentSymposium
"Let me be clear: transparency and integrity are non-negotiable. Procurement processes must be open and predictable. Opportunities must be visible.
Decisions must be defensible. Corruption, rent-seeking, and favouritism have no place in this project. Our stewardship duty is to ensure that national content benefits the many, not the few." @GenWamala #SGRNationalContentSymposium