Tag: Closure of Karuma bridge

Opposition Leaders Condemn MPs’ Car Grant Hike Amidst National Needs

Leaders from several opposition political formations have strongly criticized the proposal by the Parliament of Uganda to increase the vehicle allowance for Members of Parliament from UGX 200 million to UGX 315 million, describing the move...

IGG Calls on Public Officers to Adopt Simplified Leadership Code Guide

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The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has called on public officers to adopt and use a simplified guide to the Leadership Code Act in order to improve accountability and strengthen compliance...

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Speeding Truck Kills Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park

UWA established guidelines for motorists, allowing entry into the park until 6 PM daily, with strict speed limits enforced to protect wildlife and ensure visitor safety.

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Museveni Orders UWA to Halt Charging Fees on Travellers...

President Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travelers except tourists who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National Park to connect to and from Northern Uganda.

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UWA Moves to Protect Wildlife Amid Traffic Surge in...

“We are providing alternative routes for travelers moving through Murchison Falls National Park; visitors entering via the Masindi-Kichumbanyobo gate will now be directed to use the Bugungu gate in Buliisa, exiting through Tangi."

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UNRA Situates a Second Ferry at Masindi Port to...

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has erected a second ferry at Masindi port to draw a transport ease to the northern region following a planned closure of Karuma Bridge.

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Minister Katumba Wamala Announces Total Closure of Karuma Bridge...

In April 2024, Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and China Seventh Railway Group to repair the defects.

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