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LAKE ALBERT PROJECT GETS A MAJOR BOOST AS TOTAL, TANZANIA AND UGANDA SIGN KEY AGREEMENTS

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Paris, April 12, 2021 — During a signing ceremony held yesterday in Entebbe, in the presence of Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total, as well as representatives of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), the partners of the Lake Albert development project have concluded the final agreements…

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UGANDA’S KATOSI WATER TREATMENT PLANT NEARS COMPLETION

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Government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is putting final touches on a new water treatment plant in Katosi, Mukono district. Works on the 240 million litres per day water production plant are near completion with 95% of project works completed. The new plant will serve over 7.5million people in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono up to 2040. According to NWSC Director Engineering Services, Eng Alex Gisagara, system tests for the new plant…

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UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY INCREASES NUMBER OF CONTRACTS AWARDED TO LOCAL FIRMS

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In the last 31/2 years, contracts worth UGX 2.15 trillion have been awarded in line with the reservation schemes, representing 26% of the contracts signed by Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Despite being a poor performance of local content engagement, new data shows a growing participation of local content firms. By the end of Jan 2021 [FY 20/21], Uganda National Roads Authority signed Contracts worth UGX 1,303,781,088,225. Of these, Contracts worth UGX 839,769,612,720 [approx 40%] were…

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SPOTLIGHT ON UGANDA’S ROAD, POWER AND WATER SECTOR LEADERS

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Three Infrastructure sector leaders, Ms. Allen C. Kagina (Executive Director, Uganda National Roads Authority), Mr. Selestino Babungi (Managing Director, Umeme Limited – Uganda’s main electricity distribution company) and Dr. Silver Mugisha (Managing Director, National Water & Sewerage Corporation) share information about their organisation’s roles in the development of Uganda.

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UPDATE ON THE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WORKS AT NTINDA/KISAASI INTERCHANGE IN UGANDA

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Abutment and pier construction on the Ntinda/Kisaasi Interchange works along Phase 2 of K’la Northern Bypass project has been completed. The next works are the beams to be placed across. On completion, the Interchange will reduce traffic flow constraints reduce transit times improve safety of road users #UNRAworks

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OIL ROADS WILL SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION AND BOOST UGANDA’S ECONOMY

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Uganda National Road Authority gives progress update on the road construction in the country. So far, over 700 kms of Oil roads are under construction to support Oil Production & improve connectivity in this area gifted w/ various flora & fauna. The recently completed section along Masindi [Kisanja] Park Junction, Tangi Junctn & Paraa—Buliisa roads project [159km] is testament to the broad vision of President Yoweri Museveni.   

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UGANDA’S YOWERI MUSEVENI CONTINUES AS ONE OF AFRICA’S LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT

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President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 after being involved in the rebellion that overthrew Idi Amin and Milton Obote. He has defied all odds to remain president by amending the constitution to scrap presidential term limits (2005), and the presidential age limit (2017). Indeed, President Yoweri Museveni is not tired of serving his beloved people.  President Museveni received over 5 million votes to secure his re-election bid. In this new term, He…

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UGANDA NEMA APPROVE ESIA FOR EACOP PROJECT IN TANZANIA

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Uganda’s state-run National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has approved the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The US$3.5 billion pipeline is expected to export crude oil from western fields to the Indian Ocean coast in Tanzania. The EACOP which will be a 1,443 kilometre crude oil export pipeline system will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabale – Hoima in Uganda to a maritime…

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UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSION SOROTI-MOROTO ROAD PROJECT

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President Museveni has commissioned the 150.3kms Soroti–Moroto road which is worth sh646bn. During the ceremony, President Museveni said the project was fully funded by the government. That the road will reduce travel time between Soroti to Moroto and spur development in Karamoja. Also commissioned the newly-tarmacked Soroti–Moroto Road (150.3kms), which was fully funded by our government. This road will reduce travel time between Soroti to Moroto and spur development in Karamoja. I also broke ground…

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UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED 104KM MUSITA-MAJANJI ROAD

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President Yoweri Museveni over the weekend has commissioned the 104-km Musita-Lumino-Busia-Majanji road linking the eastern part of the country to the border district of Busia in Kenya. The road was upgraded from gravel to paved bituminous standard and is expected to have a design speed of about 90 km per hour. Commissioned the Musita- Majanji road, & later performed groundbreaking ceremonies for; Saaza road, Iganga—Kiyunga—Bulopa—Kamuli/Buwenge roads. I again warn locals to avoid gathering without the…

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CONSTRUCTION OF MUTUKULA REGIONAL MARKET BEGINS IN UGANDA

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The flag-off ceremony for the long awaited market construction is set to kick-off. The project which will be located along the Uganda-Tanzania border is funded by South African-based Degitech Energy Company Ltd at a construction cost of Shs2.8 trillion. It is expected to bring together manufacturers, retailers, distributors and consumers from all over East Africa. Speaking during the ceremony, Chief executive officer of Rural United Small Business Association Network (RUSBA), Karim Karamagi said they have…

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BUILDING MATERIALS LAB CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WAS SECURED IN UGANDA

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The plans to have a building material laboratory is going to be realised after fund for the project was secured. The laboratory construction will aimed at reducing the usage of substandard Materials by ensuring that quality materials are used when it comes to the construction of building and roads in the country. Ronald Menya, who is the works superviser and consultant from Infrastructure Development and Management Company Limited said the project is being funded by…

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GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR A 66KM ATIAK – LAROPI ROAD, UGANDA

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President Yoweri K Museveni will officiate at the Ground Breaking ceremony for the construction of Atiak – Laropi road. The project will receive funding from the EU and Govt of Uganda to enable Strabag Int. handle construction of the 66km paved road.   According to Strabag Int., site mobilisation is currently underway On 1st of June 2020 the works for the upgrading of the Atiak-Laropi-Road to Paved Standard started. The 66 km road starts in Atiak…

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UGANDA GOVT. GIVE CONTRACTOR DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MASAKA MARKET PROJECT

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Uganda government has given contractor handling the construction of Masaka Central Market up to November 30 to complete the work and handover the project or risk a penalty. During an inspection by Local Government minister Raphael Magyezi on the project, he noted the project is behind schedule compared to other markets across the country that started around the same time. Quoting Magyezi, ”After November 30, government will have no option but to cut the contractor’s payments…

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

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Uganda Government has secure a fund worth US$136milion(Shs500billion) for the construction of three road projects in the country. The project is fully funded by the government of Uganda under the National Road Development and Maintenance Programme (NRDMP) Budget. The three roads are: (1) Upgrading of Kira-Matugga road and improvement of five road junctions which was handed over to Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) will cost over Shs200 billion and expected to be finished within 36…

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UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

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Construction of Kitala-Gerenge road is at 60% complete according to Uganda National Road Agency (UNRA). The agency announced via its social media handle as the road will links Gerenge fishing site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city. 📸Kitala—Gerenge road:Progress:6️⃣0️⃣%.The project links Gerenge fishing🎣 site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city🌇. Held another community engagement today working w/ our project focal person @NadaAndersen to resolve bottlenecks on site.#UNRAworks…

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UGANDA MINISTER SAYS GOVT. TO GET CONSULTANT FOR STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

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The construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium is at its final stage as government plans to secure two consultants. Minister of State for Sports, Denis Hamson Obua while making the statement noted that under the public procurement processes of Uganda, consultants will do a detailed feasibility study that includes environmental and social impact assessment will first have to be procured. Quoting Obua, “I want to confirm that the ministry is in the final stages of procuring…

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MASAKA-BUKAKATA ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 33% COMPLETE IN UGANDA

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Uganda Road Authority (UNRA) has announced via it social media handle of the progress made on the construction of Masaka-Bukakata road project  The 41km road is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new City. PROGRESS: Masaka—Bukakata road [41Km] project now at 3️⃣3️⃣%. New road infrastructure is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new #City & to achieve Uganda's development strategy of attaining socio—economic transformation.#UNRAworks pic.twitter.com/Yd80ynfInl…

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FIELD TECHNICIAN AT TUGENDE, UGANDA

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Tugende Field Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be required to work autonomously and responsibly by conducting asset pre-delivery inspections, delivery coordination, installations, testing, repairs and maintenance of all Tugende assets. Key Duties and Responsibilities Complete the procurement process by signing off the pre-delivery inspection notes and managing the inventory. Accurately conduct a pre-delivery inspection on all received assets and ensure all necessary maintenance…

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UGANDA DEVELOPING CRITICAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION

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Masindi/ Kisanja Park, Tangi & Paraa — Buliisa roads project [159km]. Set to support Oil Production in the Albertine region. It crosses Murchison Falls National Park — a major tourist destination covering about 3,893km and home to several mammal and bird species.  Uganda discovered commercially viable oil deposits in the Albertine Graben region in 2006 and has since embarked on establishing effective management procedures to promote growth and development for the country.  By the end of…

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