Ministry Of Works and Transport

EIA handled 2,243,104 international passengers and 67,731 metric tonnes of cargo in 2024. Additionally, to support tourism and the oil and gas sector Uganda developed the Kabalega International Airport (93 % progress) in Hoima whose operations are expected to commence in FY 2025/26

Air Transport

Uganda’s overall Road Network Estimated to be at 159,623 km, with National Roads accounting for 21,292 km (13.2%) , Urban Roads accounting for 19,952 km (12.5%), District Roads accounting for 38,603 km (24.2%), and the majority of the Roads being Community Access Roads covering 79,948 km (50.1%).

Road Transport

The Railway Transport system in Uganda comprises of a Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) network of 1,266 km

Rail Transport

During the financial year 2022/2023, 2 Ferries were added to the network and 13 ferries were operated. The ferries registered a 97.1% adherence to scheduled trips while ferry crossing availability stood at 96.5%

Water Transport

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Special Load Permit System

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Leadership for a Stronger Future

Our Leadership

Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala

Minister Of Works and Transport

Hon. Ecweru Musa

State Minister for Works

Hon. Byamukama Fred

State Minister For Transport

Mr. Bageya Waiswa

Permanent Secretary

Latest from the Ministry

Stay informed on MoWT news advancing road, air, rail, and water transport, connectivity, safety, nationwide development.

News

MoWT Engages Motorists on FIS & Road Safety in Jinja

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) held a consultative session with boda boda riders, taxi, bus, and truck drive...

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Hon. Ecweru Concludes Eastern & Karamoja Roads Inspection

The Minister of State for Works and Transport , Hon. Musa Ecweru, has today concluded a two-day inspection and support s...

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SGR Corridor Gains Momentum: Mombasa–Malaba Link a move towards Stronger East African Connectivity

Infrastructure continues to shape where investment flows and where opportunity thrives. Across East Africa, the Standard...

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Transport infrastructure development in Uganda.

This morning, a delegation from the United States Embassy led by H.E Ambassador William Popp paid a courtesy call on Gen...

Alerts

Response to Allegations of Bribery in Vehicle Registration and Number Plates Issuance

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Phase One of the Construction of Kabalega International Airport Currently at 96% Completion

The construction of Kabalega International Airport, a key infrastructure project in Uganda’s oil and gas sector, is now ...

National Transport Statistics Overview

Key indicators reflecting the scale, performance, and growth of Uganda's road, air, rail and water transport infrustractures

National Road Network (Km)

Airports and Aerodromes

Rail Network (KM)

Annual Passenger Traffic (Millions)

Ferries

Our latest Projects

Explore MoWT infrastructure projects advancing road, air, rail, and water transport, improving connectivity, safety, nationwide development.

Road Projects

Kampala Northern Bypass

Water Transport

Lake Bunyonyi Ferry Project

Railway Transport Projects

Pre – Cast Concrete Railway reserve boundary markers phase III

Road Projects

Kampala Express Highway

Water Transport

Water Project 2

Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Unit

Uganda is one of the 193 Contracting Member States to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) legally referred to as the Chicago Convention of 7th December 1944. Uganda ratified the Chicago Convention on 10/04/1967