Works and Transport Minister Katumba Wamala Inspects Reconstruction of Road Works in Central Region

Written by: Edrisa Ssentongo

The Minister of works and transport General Katumba Wamala has spent the last two days inspecting and monitoring road projects in central region.

Katumba with officials from the works Ministry intended to underscore the progress of ongoing road projects that are key in aiding the realization of the country's Vision 2040 development goals transcending Uganda from developing country's status to Middle income status.

The Minister started with 6.7 kilometer Kawuku Bwerenga road which is currently on gravel and forms part of the Uganda national roads network and is expected to be done by end of May 2026 due to delays in acquiring the right of Way

Wamala proceeded to Najjanankumbi- Busabala road of 11 Kilometers to be upgraded to Paved standards with rehabilitation of Namasole road link and signalization of Namasole and Salama road junction.

The Minister concluded his day one with Kisubi - Nakawuka which is 27 Kilometers, Nakawuka- Kasanje which is 22 Kilometers, Nakawuka-Mawagulu which is 11 Kilometers, Kasanje - Buwaya which is 9 Kilometers and ended on Entebbe - Nakiwogo which is 35 Kilometers and on day two Katumba Wamala inspected Mityana- Mubende road which is 86 kilometers connecting Mityana, Kassanda and Mubende districts.

Wamala advised contractors about timely completion of roads for strengthening Uganda's transport and infrastructure easing pressure on Major high ways and supporting transition to Middle income status and also cited Land acquisition as a major problem in Land acquisition.

" As a country Land acquisition is an impediment in the construction of these road projects and the cost of cost of Land sometimes is higher than the construction of the road project.