The World Bank has approved an $80m (about Shs2.1 trillion) grant to support the second phase of the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) programme. The programme will focus on improving urban infrastructure and strengthening institutional capacity in selected local governments. The minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, said the funding…
President Museveni has announced that the government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation scheme across northern Uganda, following discussions with leaders in the Lango, Teso, and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni outlined his proposal for each affected household to receive a fixed number of…
A flurry of infrastructure projects has taken shape in the run-up to the 2027 ‘PAMOJA’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will co-host. Sports facilities long left in ruin are being hastily renovated, while a handful of grand new structures are rising. In Uganda’s case, two multi-purpose stadiums are being built,…
