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Ground Breaking for the rehabilitation of the Tororo- Namanve Railway Section (234km)

In an effort to bolster rail transport as a means of ensuring a robust multi-modal transport system in the country, the Government of Uganda has embarked on a project to rehabilitate the 234km stretch of the Namanve - Tototo rail section. The Government of Uganda through Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)…

Registration of a vessel to the Maritime Administration in accordance with the Inland Water Transport Act 2021

In accordance with The Inland Water Transport Act, 2021; A person who intends to employ a vessel in navigation of inland waterways or fly a Ugandan flag shall register the vessel with the Maritime Administration. Application for registration The application for registration of a vessel shall be accompanied by the following…

Ministry of Works and Transport Wins three E-Government Excellence Awards

The Permanent Secretary, Waiswa Bageya was honored to receive three (3) awards on behalf of the Ministry of Works and Transport at the recently concluded Nita-U e-Government Excellence Awards. The E-Government Excellence Awards ceremony was held at Serena Hotel on the 10th of December, 2021. It was organized by the…

Amendment to the Uganda Railways Corporation Act, Cap 331

As part of the national transport system, Rail transport plays a significant role in the overall growth and development of the economy. It opens up regions, hinterlands and rural areas by facilitating agricultural development as well as the growth of cottage and large scale industries. Rail transport is considered as…

Uganda Revenue Authority Hands Over Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing

The Ministry of Works and Transport has today taken back the mandate of Motor Vehicle Registration and Inspection from the Uganda Revenue Authority. URA handed over this function at their headquarters where the services will continue to be offered to the public. On the 10th of August 2018, the decision…

Hand Over of the Global Plan for Decade of Action 2021 – 2030

The Global Alliance for Non-Government organizations for Road Safety represented by HOVITA-Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents handed over the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 to Hon. Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala. The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for…