The Uganda Railways Corporation on Friday 03rd September unveiled 4 new modern locomotives that will be added to support the available locomotives to rail cargo to and from Kampala-Malaba-Eldoret/Naivasha. The four locomotives with 3000 horsepower diesel engines were purchased from a South African manufacturer, Grindrond Rail at a cost of…
Hon. Ecweru inspects Ssezibwa Swamp Crossing works
Following a directive by the Rt.Hon.PM, the Hon. MOSW, Musa Ecweru accompanied by technical officers from the Ministry, UNRA and URF on Friday the 27th of August 2021 went on a site visit to assess the ongoing works on the Ssezibwa Swamp crossing that will connect Nakasongola and Kayunga Districts…
Uganda Airlines Receives A330-800neo Aircraft Operator Certificate
The Minister of State for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama on Monday 23rd August officiated at the handover ceremony of the Aircraft Operator Certificate issued to Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo. The National carrier recently acquired an additional two Aircraft, the Airbus A330-800neo. With this addition to the fleet, it was imperative…
Enforcing SOPs for Public Transport
H.E the President directed on 30th July 2021 that public transport should re-open at strictly 50 percent capacity effective 2nd August 2021. He further directed that taxi and bus owners' associations should ensure adherence by their members to the directive and to SOPs laid out by the Ministry of Works…
Ceremony to welcome new State Ministers for Works and Transport
The Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Katumba Wamala on the 24th of June officiated at thehandover ceremony to the new Minister’s of State. Hon Peter Lokeris, Minister of State for Works and Hon. Joy Kabatsi, Minister of State for Transport handed over office to Hon. Musa Ecweru and Hon.…
FAQs on the movement of vehicles during the Covid-19 Lockdown Period
How do we apply for travel Permits? Entities can apply for permits by sending an email to Ministry of Works and Transport at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The entity should attach a scanned copy of its headed paper with full address (Contacts and physical address). The Ministry will then send login credentials…