Tag: Karuma Bridge

Museveni Champions Strategic Infrastructure to Drive Africa’s Industrial Future

“The transformation of Africa requires moving priority infrastructure projects from conception to implementation through coordinated planning and regional cooperation,” President Museveni noted.

JEEMA: Replace Sovereignty Bill with Mandatory Youth Military Training to Protect Uganda’s Sovereignty

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“Replace the sovereignty bill with a national civic defense program, disaster response, and defense skills. Include the diaspora through embassies instead of criminalizing them. Ensure parliamentary oversight to prevent abuse, because this is the only way we shall adequately promote true sovereignty,” Nsereko said.

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Karuma and Ayago Bridges Reopen to Traffic Ahead of...

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has announced that Karuma and Ayago Bridges along the Kampala–Gulu Highway will...

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Lango leaders decry loopholes in delayed Karuma bridge project

Local leaders from the Lango sub-region have expressed frustration over the delays in the Karuma Bridge rehabilitation project, saying...

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Karuma Bridge to Close for Expansion Joint Installation

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the installation of expansion joints on Karuma Bridge along the Kampala–Gulu...

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KARUMA: UNRA Asks Motorists to Adjust Travel Plans to...

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has advised motorists traveling from Masindi Port and the Paraa-Murchison Falls National Park route to plan their journeys ahead of time so as to avoid delays on the road.

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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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Delay in Renovating Karuma Bridge raises Concern Among Legislators

A section of MPs has complained about the current state of the Karuma Bridge in addition to the poor state of roads and bridges in the northern part of Uganda.

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