Accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Minister began the monitoring exercise in Kampala, moving through Wakiso and Mpigi districts, where several flagship infrastructure projects are underway. The tours come at a time when Uganda’s government is emphasizing efficient project delivery to fast-track transformation into a middle-income economy.

“These roads are the backbone of our economic transformation and connectivity,” said Gen. Katumba. “We must ensure every project stays on schedule and meets quality standards.”

Kawuku–Bwerenga Road: Fuel Infrastructure Access Route
Among the projects inspected was the Kawuku–Bwerenga (6.79km) Road, which provides access to Uganda’s first fuel storage reservoir on the shores of Lake Victoria. Constructed under the Ministry of Energy through Lake Victoria Logistics (formerly Mahathi Infra Group), the reservoir is a strategic project designed to reduce road congestion and ensure consistent national fuel supply.

The Kawuku–Bwerenga Road links Kawuku Trading Centre to Bwerenga Landing Site, intersecting a critical junction at Namugonde–Kawempe (Km 2+700) that connects to the reservoir’s Bugiri site.

Despite progress, right-of-way acquisition delays have slowed delivery, with only 39.87% physical progress achieved by December 2025, against a planned 65%.
The Ministry projects that 90% of land clearance will be finalized by January 2026, allowing completion by May 30, 2026.

Najjanankumbi–Busabala Road & Munyonyo Spur: Key Kampala Corridor Upgrade
The Najjanankumbi–Busabala Road and Munyonyo Spur Interchange Project—spanning 11km—is being upgraded to paved dual-lane standards to improve traffic flow to one of Kampala’s busiest commuter zones.
The project also includes the rehabilitation of Namasole Road, new signalized intersections, four vehicle overpasses, and two pedestrian bridges along the Munyonyo Spur.

Design works are 97% complete, but physical progress stands at 49%, largely due to land compensation challenges and design reviews. The contractor has resumed operations after a time extension granted by the Ministry.
Gen. Katumba emphasized that “such flagship roads must serve as examples of engineering excellence and accountability,” urging continuous stakeholder coordination.

Regional Connectivity: Wakiso–Mpigi Road Network Progress
The inspection also covered multiple road corridors in Wakiso and Mpigi districts, which are critical for linking urban growth centers and supporting trade access between Kampala and western Uganda.

These include:
Kisubi–Nakawuka–Nateete (27km) — the longest section, connecting Nateete Business Centre to Kisubi.
Nakawuka–Kasanje–Mpigi (20km) — linking Nakawuka roundabout through Kasanje to Mpigi Town.
Nakawuka–Mawagulu–Nanziga–Maya (11km) — improving a deteriorated gravel road corridor plagued by potholes and erosion.
Kasanje–Buwaya (9km) and Entebbe–Nakiwogo (3.5km) — enhancing lake access routes vital for tourism and trade.

Overall, the contractor has achieved 12.20% physical progress across the network, short of the targeted 25.99%, with government urging faster performance.
Infrastructure Key to Vision 2040

The Ministry reiterated that investment in the national road network remains central to Uganda Vision 2040, which prioritizes infrastructure as a pathway to industrialization, trade expansion, and regional integration.

“Roads open up communities, reduce transport costs, and create jobs,” Gen. Katumba said. “Every kilometre completed takes us closer to middle-income status.”
The inspection tour will continue across other regions, with focus shifting to northern and western Uganda in the coming weeks.

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The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is an agency of the Government of Uganda, under the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) established an Act of Parliament, the UNRA Act of 2006.

The authority is responsible for maintaining, managing and developing the National Road network.

Towards the end of June this year, UNRA started providing ferry services across the channel following the temporary closure of Kazinga Channel Bridge along Kasese-Rubirizi road for emergency rehabilitation works.  For more information on Ferry Services in Uganda, read more here; https://www.unra.go.ug/services/ferry-services

But since last weekend, the ferry developed technical glitches causing delays for those crossing between Mbarara and Kasese districts. 

UNRA spokesperson, Allan Ssempebwa, says that ferry services will be suspended on Thursday and Friday this week to allow the routine repair and maintenance services.

According to the circular issued by UNRA on Tuesday, they have asked drivers and all other travellers to use alternative routes to connect between the two districts.   

The authority says rehabilitation works on the bridge is expected to be completed by end of September.

Moses Illa, a taxi conductor has appealed for a second ferry to ease their movement. He predicts that the two days’ diversion will greatly impact the transport business with either traveller halting their movements or rejecting the revised transport fares on the alternative routes. 

Abdu Ogwanga, a driver on Kasese-Mbarara road, says that a single small ferry cannot sustainably handle the volume of vehicles and people that cross through Katunguru. He says their prayer for an additional ferry was not listened to by UNRA when the government lifted the inter-district movement ban.  

But Ssempebwa says that they are currently constrained and unable to put out another ferry.

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