Roads Magazine May-June 2015

Premier Rugunda wants Entebbe Expressway works expedited
ISSUE 37, MAY-JUNE 2015
UNRAs Executive Director

inspects on going works
Focus:
Unras Heart and Soul in
Northern and Central Uganda
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Contents
PM Rugunda wants expeditious Kampala-Entebbe Expressway works

China Ambassador wants value for Entebbe Expressway
UNRA sets up compensation help-desk
UNRAs Chief Executive in the Authoritys heart and soul
Inquiring into UNRA
Cement thieves; economy saboteurs
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UNRAs Deliverable Highlights
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Maintaining the Investment in Infrastructure
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UNRA money is programme specific
Way-Forward Philosophy
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
UNRA in jobs and career guidance education
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FOREWORD
UNRAs head in a feel of ongoing projects
Dan Kitakule Alinange
UNRAs strategic direction
Head of Corporate Communications
UNRAs Chief Executive has embarked on a site

inspection of ongoing development projects. The
objective is to physically get a feel of what the
projects entail the essence of the delays and
the causes of any failures and appreciate the
work-well-done.
UNRA Directorate heads, Project Managers and
Administrators participation in these road works
inspections has been invaluable.
The team has inspected UNRAs projects
in northern Uganda and acquainted itself
with the progress of the contracts and their
associated hiccups. Discussions have already
been initiated to resolve the issues that are
militating against the up-to-speed, quality
and at-cost implementation of the sluggish or
stagnated contracts.
Teamwork has enabled the pin-pointing of
existing impediments. Together with the
Contractors and Resident Engineers, they have
figured out on-the-spot, how the encumbrances
could be resolved to fast track the execution of
the troubled contracts.
The UNRA team has been to UNRA Arua,
Gulu, Kitgum, Moyo and Luweero Stations. It
listened, responded to and resolved those inhouse issues that could be sorted out on the
spot and began the resolution process for those
whose solutions need more time to accomplish.
Mandate
To manage the provision
and maintenance of the
national roads network in
a more efficient/effective
manner and render
advisory services to the
government on roadsrelated matters
Vision
To efficiently
manage a safe
and well-developed
national roads
network
Under the guidance of its new Chief Executive,

UNRA means to improve on its service delivery
within the available means and circumstances.
At the same, President Yoweri Museveni has
instituted three-months Commission of Inquiry
into various aspects of UNRAs services delivery.
Works and Transport Minister, Hon Byabagambi
says it is meant to lead to streamlined Roads
Authoritys systems, rather than the victimisation
of individuals within UNRA.
UNRA Board Chairperson, Angela Kiryabwrire
appeals that only the information that will help
the commission to reach good decisions should
be provided.
In the final analysis this Authoritys transactions
will, as initially designed, revert to a businesslike mode, as the inquiry is an opportunity for
UNRA to regain its public trust.
Dan Kitakule Alinange

Head, Corporate Communications-UNRA
Mission
To develop and
maintain a safe
national roads
network that fosters
the economic
development of
Uganda.
Grand Strategies

Improve the condition of the

national roads network, to
ensure all year-round safe
and efficient movement of
people and goods
Improve institutional capacity
and corporate governance.

Premier Rugunda wants Entebbe Expressway works expedited
PUBLISHERS MESSAGE
ISSUE 37, MAY-JUNE 2015
Compensation issues need ironing out

UNRA marks the anniversary of its coming into existence on July 1. It is seven years this
year, characterised by challenges and some success.
Currently, there are a number of on-going roads works in Ugandas different regions and
others are expected to be launched soon.
The wind of change blowing over UNRA gives the encouragement that Ugandans are about
to see a lot of developments and improvement of the national roads network.
It is only disturbing that UNRA projects are beleaguered by project affected individuals who are
hesitant to give way to the constructions. It is therefore heartening that when Prime Minister
Ruhakana Rugunda recently visited Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, he put his foot down and
demanded that a solution be found to the delayed compensations affecting UNRA projects.
Ugandan tax payers have a right to timely services deliveries, the roads inclusive and will
only be delighted when the anomaly perpetrated by some property owners in the projects
routes are sorted out.
UNRAs Executive Director

inspects on going works
Focus:
Unras Heart and Soul in
Northern and Central Uganda
Cover Pictures
Eng. Zhang Weidong, CCCC
Country Manager explains
Entebbe Express-way project route
to Ms. Allen Kagina.
Inset: Kampala Northern Bypass
Phase 2 Construction is underway.
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A completed stretch of Gulu-Atiak Road.
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Customer focus
Accountability
Transparency
Excellence
Integrity
Team work
Efficiency
Attraction/retention of adequate
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Predictable and adequate financing
Business-like operations
Effective utilization of available
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Capacity of Local Contractor and
Consultants
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Premier Rugunda On China-Uganda Friendship
PM Rugunda wants expeditious KampalaEntebbe Expressway works

Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda wants the ministries of finance, lands and ethics to ensure that
outstanding compensation issues relating to Entebbe Expressway are handled expeditiously but
ethically.
An over pass in place; one of the 16.
quick delivery of infrastructural projects is

fundamental to Ugandas rapid economic
development, Prime Minister Ruhakana
Rugunda has noted, as he appreciated the
construction works on Kampala-Entebbe
Expressway.
He was speaking to Chinas Ambassador Zhao Yali and China
Communications Construction Company (CCCC) officials. We
expect timely delivery of this work. I hope you will deliver this
project on schedule, he said.
He emphasised the need for quality work, A fundamental
issue to Uganda so that we get the best and optimal utilisation
of this road. Hon Rugunda was impressed by the advances
in infrastructural construction, the technology enabling the
drilling of 50m-deep foundations--this is new value addition to

Ugandas construction industry.
The project is built from China and Uganda resources for the
benefit of Ugandans, but in many ways the Chinese will also
benefit. We are happy with the cooperation and solidarity and
grateful to the people of China through their various agencies
for agreeing to lend us money for this important project, the
Prime Minister said.
CCCC will also improve upon and modernise Entebbe airport
and other major projects, especially the standard gauge railway
that is on the way, which Chinese support Uganda is grateful
for.
When we have infrastructural development in place, many other
areas would work together; we expect many Chinese tourists-
The Expressway plan; Prime Minister

Ruhaka Rugunda (L) gets informed.
Robust structures.
-we must have the roads where they will

pass and airports where they will land.
They will also need road accesses to the
areas where they will invest.
He called for an expeditious resolution
of the issue of a burial ground that is
in the project route--every delay costs
money, The Minister of Works and those
concerned need to ensure that the road
blocks in the delivery of services are
cleared as quickly as possible.
The taste of the pudding is in the eating; driving over Busega Lubigi.
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China Ambassador on Entebbe Express way
China
Ambassador
wants value
for Entebbe
Expressway
Chinas Ambassador to Uganda has
pledged his countrys support, To provide
technology and financial support to the
Ugandan brothers and sisters in the rapid
development for the transformation of
their society.
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway is a road for development and

friendship between the Chinese and Ugandans; its quality
and timely delivery are important. We want the value to be
maximised; we want to see the project move as quickly as it
can, Ambassador Zhao Yali said.
This is Chinas government and the Chinese peoples first, and
strategically important project, they have financed through
US$350million China EXIM Bank loan.
Amb Yali welcomed Uganda Prime Ministers delegation at the
construction site for the inspection organised by the Minister for
Works and Transport. We want to see the problems besetting
the project solved as soon as possible for the benefit of the
majority of Ugandans. Some heavy machinery has stopped
working--that means you lose money, we lose money, Yali
said, appreciating that the Prime Minister had taken note of
the stumbling blocks.
Stoppages perturb Amb Zhao Yali is concerned.
China Ambassador on Entebbe Express way
CCCC batching plant.
Inspection.
The bridges concrete surface.
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Compensation; A Claims Help Desk is Set Up
UNRA sets up compensationhelp-desk

The Contractor, CCCC is claiming US$150million and a 3 years time-extension, consequent to
UNRAs delay in handing over contested-ownership project route portions. UNRAs rejection of
the claims might not be sustainable if the affected individuals are not urgently compensated.
UNRAs Compensation Claims Desk

is in place, Ms Allen Kagina.
ganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

has set up a Compensation Service Desk
with a help-telephone-line to expedite
the settlement of compensation claims,
Executive Director Allen Kagina has
revealed.
This development is in response to the numerous drawn-
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out compensation claims and disputes arising out the Roads

Authoritys acquisition of the right of way for its projects.
We shall channel all compensation issues and claims to this
desk at UNRA Kyambogo. It will establish whether claimants
have titles as UNRA will not honour the claims of those without
titles, which is UNRAs biggest challenge, Ms Kagina noted
at her May 21, 2015 Kampala-Entebbe Expressway site visit.
Compensation; A Claims Help Desk is Set Up
When people realise that an infrastructure project will go through

their area, they hike the value of their properties for compensation;
it is the negotiations over these claims and the requirement for
authentic title deeds acquisition that consumes time and delay a
projects execution.
She noted the existence of compensation claims by individuals who
have already been paid, UNRA will review all the claims to fasttrack the payments of the bona-fide claims that have been verified
as accurate.
She urged Ugandans to give correct information to support their
claims, When several individuals make a claim to a property,
compensation cannot be processed--this delays a project and has
financial implications to UNRA.
She argued that while the public should expect of UNRA a
streamlined compensation process, It cannot be achieved by the
Roads Authority alone. Other parties are the Land Office, the courts
of judicature, and the Ministry of Finance that should readily avail
the money; we need to work together. UNRA will do its best to

strengthen its department for compensations.
Ms Kagina appreciated Kampala-Entebbe Expressway works
as excellent, But we are monitoring the labs to ensure that the
works keep to the stipulated standards--the contractor is under the
supervision of Mott Macdonald.
An area whose ownership had been the subject of a dispute along
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway project route has been resolved in
favour of the Madhvani Group who has its land title. UNRA will now
relocate the burial site that is within the project route to a public
land; and the fish ponds whose water supply had been severed
have had a reservoir made to supply them.
UNRAs Chief Executive noted that a channel has been constructed
to divert water from residences that were vulnerable to flooding
and direct it to a swamp, We are concerned that people have land
titles and residences constructed in swamps, blocking the natural
flow of water.
Pending compensation; Kitgum-Msingo Road.
Resident in the project route.
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FOCUS; UNRAs Heart and Soul in Northern and Central Uganda
UNRAs Chief Executive in the

Authoritys heart and soul
The national roads network is a pivotal support to Ugandas economic and social
development programmes. It is also critical in Ugandas development as a logistics centre
for eastern and central Africa.
UNRA Executive Director is
acclimatising to the Road
Authoritys heart and soul;
the projects and roads
maintenance operations.
Three weeks into the job,
accompanied by UNRAs Top
Management Team, Ms Allen
Kagina has inspected the just
completed Vurra-Arua-KobokoOraba road upgrade to tarmac.
She participated in launching,
presided over by President
Yoweri Museveni, of 10.1km
Arua Municipality Roads
UShs8bn construction. Due for
completion in September 2015,
this contract was awarded
to Chongqing International
Construction Company.
Kagina was unambiguous;
We want to acquaint
ourselves with the
progress of roads
projects, find out if
there are bottlenecks
that we can unblock, and
see if the contractors work
is on schedule, to establish
that UNRA does not pay for
undelivered services, contrary
to the contracts.
UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina and Board Chairperson Angela Kiryabwire leave ZenitakaHyundai batching plant-New Jinja Bridge; it generates concrete mix to specific stipulations
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Atiak-Moyo road under term maintenance.
Gulu-Atiak 74km road upgrade project

UNRA contracted the project to China Henan International
Corporation Group (CHICO), at an original contract price of
UShs89667759288.00. The Supervision Engineer is Bonifica
S.p.A in joint venture with SABA Engineering Plc, contracted at
UShs1483403000.
By April 30, 2015, the projects major project works were largely
complete save for the additional items. They are the lighting
of Customs Corner and Layibi Junction roundabouts in Gulu
Municipality, rigid pavement constructions at the two roundabouts
and five major junctions.
Additional 5.4km to institutions and town sections comprise

Panyagera-Airfield Road (4km), Gulu High School (0.5km) access,
Comboni Technical College-Layibi (0.6km) access and St. JosephLayibi (0.3km) access.
Others are Gulu Airfield to Custom Corner, Christ Church to Kaunda
Grounds roads and their associated drainage constructions.
The installation of road signs is 91% complete; road markings
are 86% done; road humps and rumble strips are complete.
Landscaping and grassing, like the pedestrian walkway construction
along Layibi Bypass, is making good progress.
Atiak-Nimule 35.221km road upgrade

This is Kampalas most direct road link to Juba, the principal
town in South Sudan. UNRA contracted the project to China
Railway WUJU (Group) Corporation at UShs37143737673; the
works started on July 17, 2013.
The price has been revised upwards by about 46% following a
design review whose work programme projects July 17, 2016 as
the completion date.
LEA Associates South Asia Pvt Ltd in association with KOM
Consult Ltd is the Consulting/Supervising Engineer.
The UNRA team established that WUJU is challenged; machinery

mobilisation to facilitate up-to-speed, hence timely project
completion, given the increased scope/volume of work is
inadequate.
WUJUs work planning is yet to cope with the work load needs.
Dust control and the warning signs along the construction zone
are inadequate. Decision-making is drawn-out, only made in
China. In addition, JICA (the funding agency) funds release is so
elaborate that at most, it is not timely.
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Olwiyo-Gulu 70.3km road upgrade

Olwiyo-Gulu 70.3km road upgrade project was
contracted to Zhongmei Engineering Group, at
UShs164025932344. UShs24602889851.60
has been paid in advance.
The contract commenced on September 18, 2014,
for completion on September 20, 2017; contract
time elapse is 22.7 per cent, with 1.31 per cent
progress by May 2015.
With one grader and three trucks on site, the

implementation; the bush clearing, the removal of
top-soil, cut to spoil (unstable material removal), and
swamp treatment are behind schedule.
UNRA has argued for urgent turning around of
this project and the Contractors adherence to the
contractual obligations, for a timely delivery.
CCCC equipment at Kidkal-Bobi quarry.
Gulu-Acholibur 77.7km upgrade

This is an earth road upgrade project
connecting Gulu to Kitgum through Pader,
joining Lira-Kitgum road at Acholibur
settlement.
UNRA contracted China Railway No. 5
Engineering Group to execute the 77.7km
project at UShs164199571579 effective
September 15, 2014. Completion is
September 17, 2017. UShs32bn advance
was paid. By May 22, 2015; 1.68 per cent
of the contracted works had been executed.
The Contractors camp is established at
Ogom at km112.8, the Contractor has
one excavator is on site; no definitive
answers about complete mobilisation and
does not respond to demands for written
explanations.
The Consultant, PROME Consultants
in Association with Omega Consulting
Engineers Plc (Ethiopia) notes that the
mobilisation is at 36.2% in breach of
100% equipment mobilisation requirement
by December 15, 2014, notwithstanding
UShs32bn advance.
Some bush clearing, and grubbing has been
made but contractor has no rock crusher on
the project.
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Gulu Municipality Roads; freshly laid road base.
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A Laboratory Technician on how road construction materials properties are analysed.
Acholibur-Msingo 86.4km upgrade

This road upgrade project starts at Acholibur, to pass through
Kitgum town, Muchwini and Madi Opei on to Msingo, a length
of 76km at UShs195 bn.
It covers Kitgum-Wanglongo 29km section, Acholibur-Kitgum
Peri urban 23km and Wanglongo-Msingo 34.4km. The
completed road will have 7m wide carriageway flanked by two
1.5m wide surfaced shoulders, an overall width of 10m.
Kom Consult Ltd is the Supervisor/ Engineer and Chongqing
International Construction Corporation (CICO) the Contractor;
the works commenced in January 2015.
The roads alignment has been set out, save for the last 10km
beyond Opei trading centre where the border with South Sudan
is not established.
The earthworks have progressed for 23km and continue as
culvert lines are laid where necessary.
Due to delays in compensation and resettlement of individuals in
the project route, some houses remain in the road route, hence
the works forwards and backwards which is not economical.
Swampy sections that were not obvious, hence unidentified
at the design stage have become prominent with the rains;
requiring appropriate interventions hence cost overruns.
Gulu-Kamdin 62km reconstruction

Gulu-Kamdin is in principle, a maintenance project. China
Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is the
Contractor (at UShs62187657525.84) and Kagga and
Partners, the Consulting Engineers. The objective is to finish the
job by May 2016.
It was about improving the roads existing base structure with
a layer of crushed stone, but that would not suffice to bear
the forecast traffic load for the next 10yrs, hence more robust
pavement layers.
The drainage structures were too old and weak to last the
design life of the new project; 900mm concrete pipes have been
adopted, a significant change in the contract. The Contractor

will accordingly submit a revised programme for these works.
The contractor has fully mobilised, and the equipment is on site
as per the contract; the materials as required are sufficient,
significantly the crushed stone at Diima and Kidkal-Bobi
quarries.
Crushed rock quantities are sufficient to ensure fast movement
of the pavement works, under simultaneous work from the two
fronts--Kamdin and Gulu.
Site safety and traffic control have been catered for and pothole
filling done where the works havent reached.
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As it is; Mukono-Kayunga-Njeru road through Kabimbiri township
Mukono-Katosi/Kisoga-Nyenga 74km road upgrade

UNRA contracted the project to SBI/RCC Joint venture at UShs253940121150. The 30 months project, commencing on January 27,
2015 is supervised by Arab Consulting Engineers.
The Contractor has mobilised equipment and personnel, established the site for the initial 3 months of the contract and commenced
physical works in April 2014.
Whereas a quarry has been set up, 4466 project affected individuals have been valued, of which 2585 (67.68%) have been paid.
Mukono-Kalagi-Bukolooto/Kayunga-Njeru 95km reconstruction

This is a design and build project for the reconstruction of MukonoKalagi (18.5km); Kalagi-Bukolooto/Kayunga (33.7km) BukolootoNjeru (43km) road, using the Cold Foamed In-place Recycling
Technology. The project was contracted to SBI International
Holdings.
The road works comprise the rehabilitation of the road pavement
by milling and recycling the existing structure with additional
crushed stone, to form a new road base.
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The physical works commenced on May 25, 2015 with site

clearance; the finished road will comprise of 6m driving surface,
1.5m shoulders on both side and 2m parking lanes through the
built-up sections.
The mobilisation of equipment is at 85%; the Contractor and
Resident Engineers Office have been set up and the installation
of a rock crusher plant at the quarry site is in advanced stages, to
commence crushing on June 8, 2015.
Kisoga-Nyenga stretch of Mukono-Katosi-Nyenga upgrade project.
Eurocon Engineer, the

consultants, discuss the
extent of KiryandongoKamdin reconstruction.
President Yoweri
Museveni, UNRAs
ED Allen Kagina at
Arua Municipality
Roads construction
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UNRA managers, CHICO Engineers in an interaction.
Mobilisation; some of CICO equipment.
New Nile Bridge at Jinja
Kitgum-Msingo road; stabilised sub grade.
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Frequent break down of the equipment preparing the

foundations for the new Jinja Bridge, the Supertop
Boring Machine and its accessories, is threatening
to delay the progress of the project.
Zenitaka-Hyundai joint venture, the project contractor
claims the rock that is drilled is harder than the
bidding documents specified, causing frequent
machine breakdown, hence slowed progress.
The Consultant joint venture; Orient Consultant
Co/Eight Japan Engineering Consultants Inc and
PyungHwa Engineering Consultants Ltd and the
Contractor are working out practical means to
recover the lost time in the upcoming superstructure
works.
To avoid further delays in the works, all parties to the
contract are further investigating and determining
where actual site conditions differ from what the
bidding documents envisaged.
Inquiry into UNRA
Inquiring into UNRA

The Commission is scheduled to submit a report of its inquiry findings and
recommendations to the President, 3 months after commencing its duties.
UNRA Executive Director Allen

Kagina, UNRA has instituted a
help-desk on compensation claims.
UNRA Board Chairperson, Angella

Kiryabwire, Board will implement
Commissions recommendations.
President Yoweri Museveni has instituted a Commission of Inquiry

into Uganda National Roads Authority.
In a June 15, 2015 statement to the press, Works and Transport
Minister Eng John Byabagambi said the Commission will inquire
into, Allegations of mismanagement, abuse of office and corrupt
practices in Uganda National Roads Authority.
The terms of reference:
1. To investigate and inquire into the procurement and contract
management processes by which UNRA awarded contracts
for the national roads
2. To generally examine and investigate the procurement works,
services and supplies by UNRA
3. To investigate and inquire into the management, supervision
and administration of the works by UNRA
4. To generally examine and inquire into the legal and corporate
governance structures of UNRA
5. To investigate and inquire into the financial management
systems of UNRA
6. To investigate and inquire into the acquisition of land by UNRA
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Works and Transport Minister John Byabagambi, Inquiry will

not victimise individuals.
and generally examine the basis and methodology employed

by the Authority to compensate land owners and persons
affected by UNRA road works.
To investigate and inquire into the management, supervision
and administration of public weigh bridges by UNRA
To generally inquire into any other matter that appears to the
commission to be related to the matters above or in public
interest
To make appropriate recommendations upon their finding for
remedial actions or any other actions against persons found
to have acted inappropriately into the discharge of their public
duties and those persons who benefitted from the actions of
the public officials
To make appropriate recommendations upon their findings
for criminal prosecution or other actions against any person
found to have engaged into criminal or improper conduct
To make any other recommendations it may consider
appropriate in public interest.
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Inquiry into UNRA
The Commission constitution:
Chairperson:
Asst Lead Counsel:

Mrs Mary K Kutesa
Hon Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
Members:
Mr Ben Okello Luwum
Mr Abraham Nkatta
Eng Patrick Rusongoza
Mr Richard Mukirati
Secretary to Commission:
Mr Charles Emuria
Asst Secretary to Commission:

Dan Rutiba
Lead Counsel:
Andrew Kasirye
UNRAs paved network is increasingly improving .
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Works and Transport Minister, Hon Byabagambi explained that,

The inquiry is not intended to victimise anybody within UNRA.
We want to establish the facts, and streamline UNRA systems
for the benefit of all Ugandans.
UNRA Board Chairperson Angela Kiryabwrire appealed for only
the information that will help the commission to reach good
decisions. On the basis of UNRA Act, the Roads Authoritys
transactions are expected to be businesslike. As a result
of this inquiry, UNRA will be able to take on the mandate to
behave as business entity. This is an opportunity for UNRA to
regain public trust, Kiryabwire said.
UNRAs Executive Director, Ms Allen Kagina noted that,
Compensation issues have given UNRA a bad name, hence a
land compensation unit is in place; we shall soon detail how it
can be accessed to deal with the pain in the public.
Enforcement Unit nabs cement thieves at SBI
Cement thieves;
economy saboteurs
here is a depressing irony in road

construction. While roads are built for the
people, individuals from the communities
that the roads traverse; the lead
beneficiaries of the projects, customarily
connive with some of the contractors personnel to steal some
of the construction materials.
The materials that are vulnerable include the fuels and oils
that run the plants and equipment, iron bars, aggregates,
sand and tyres. When the construction is completed, road
signs, reflectors and guard rails are stolen and even lines of
culverts are extracted from beneath roads.
Pilferage has been occurring with a disturbing frequency on
SBI executed Mukono-Kisoga/Katosi-Nyenga Road upgrade
project, where UNRA enforcement Unit has recently assisted
in the arrest of two men who were pilfering blue-triangle
cement.
In the March 25th incident, a truck-load of 40bags was
intercepted at Kiyola, a settlement along the project route.
Reports say that separate batches of 70 and 90bags had
allegedly already been sold in Nkokonjeru.
The cement and the Toyota pick-up truck UAT 537R alongside
two suspects, have been consigned to Mukono police custody
as investigations were carried out, whereas the driver had fled
when the illicit cargo was intercepted.
Thefts of road construction materials impact on the delivery
of a project in terms of lost time and increased costs as they
have to be re-procured. The consequent delays not only often
times trigger community complaints, but are also used by
detractors to allege incompetence or ill-will on the part of
UNRA and its contractors.
It is the motivation behind these criminal and economy
sabotage occurrences that UNRA enforcement Unit needs to
conscientiously establish and rout. It is not unreasonable for
UNRA to argue for a deterrent sentence of the culprits.
The posture; hard-core thieves.
True to form; Matayo Ssendegeya (left) and John Bosco Bogere (right)
thieves mounted atop of the 50 cement bags they stole from SBI.
Recovered sample; Blue Triangle imported cement for MukonoKatosi-Nyenga Road project that had been stolen.
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UNRAs Deliverables
UNRAs Deliverable Highlights

UNRA Mission
To develop and maintain a national roads

network that is responsive to Ugandas economic
development needs, the safety of all road users
and the environmental sustainability of the
national roads corridors.
For the 5 years; 2014-2019

UNRA is set to
Prepare 2,500km of road designs and
update all old designs (approximately 1,000
km)
Upgrade 3,000km of roads from gravel to
bitumen standard
Capacity improvement of 400km of
roads including the planned expressways
(implement at least 2 PPP projects)
Construct three major bridges i.e. Nile,
Karuma and Masindi Port
Start the implementation of two-economic
Corridor Projects (North-East Corridor and
Gulu-Kisangani)
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Roll out Old Pavement-Recycling on 2,000

km of existing paved roads
Over its first 5 years; 2008-2013

UNRA has achieved
Significant milestones over its first five years
A number of challenges still exist but many
others have been addressed
The future is bright; UNRA is upbeat
A strategic plan is in place and so are the
means of executing it
Major on-going, upcoming projects and
innovative solutions have been planned
over a long period
UNRAs plans have been aligned with
Uganda Government key plans: Vision
2040, National Development Plan, National
Transport Management Plan, Ministry of
Works and Transport et al.
UNRA has a team that can see to the
execution of these major projects to
expectations.
Site inspection; is it on the ground as it is on paper.
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway takes shape.
Kampala Northern Bypass Phase 2 Construction is underway.
Looking forward; Engineers Martin Olwa and Adwek-Makmot

with UNRA ED Allen Kagina.
Maintaining the Investment in

Infrastructure
Thus says the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development,
Hon Matia Kasaija in the National Budget Speech 2015-16.
Over the last five years,

The stock of paved roads increased by 889km; and 862km of

the paved roads were reconstructed.
The proportion of national paved roads in fair-to-good
condition increased from 74 per cent in Financial Year
2010/11 to 80 per cent in Financial Year 2013/14; this is
projected to improve to 85 per cent in this year.
The condition of national unpaved roads in fair-to-good
condition increased from 64 per cent to 67 per cent in
Financial Year 2013/14, exceeding the NDPI target of 55 per
cent.
Road projects completed during 2014/15
Eastern Uganda

TororoMbaleSoroti and JinjaKamuli
Western Uganda

HoimaKaiso Tonya and ButeraniroNtungamo
Central Uganda

KampalaMasaka and Namanve Industrial Park Access Road
Northern Uganda;

Vurra-Arua-KobokoOraba and Gulu-Atiak
Upgrade from gravel to tarmac, total of 167km out of 250km
annual target.
Reconstruction /rehabilitation, 129km out of 170km annual
target.
Routine mechanized maintenance, 2,664km completed out
of 3,000km annual target.
Unpaved roads routine mechanized maintenance, 11,448km
maintained out of 12,500km annual target.
To improve the condition of transport infrastructure nationwide,
UShs3, 328.79b allocation to the transport sector has been
approved for the next financial year. This represents 18.2 percent
of the total resource allocation for next financial year.
Road sector targets for 2015-16:
Upgrade from gravel to tarmac--400km of roads
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation-- 250km of old paved

roads
Routine mechanized maintenance--3,000km of paved roads
Routine mechanized maintenance --12,500km of unpaved
roads
Periodic maintenance --2,000km of unpaved roads.
Roads projects for completion 2015-16:
Atiak Nimule (35km), Maracha and Koboko town roads
(6.9km) and Mvara Ediofe Cathedral road in Arua
Municipality (10.1km) in Northern Uganda Kamwenge- Fort
Portal (65km), Kafu Kiryandongo (43km), Bundibugyo Town
roads (6km) and in Western Uganda.
Rwentobo Kabale Katuna road (65km), Ishaka Kagamba
(35km) and Kabale Town road (2.3km) in South Western
Uganda.
Moroto Nakapiripit (92km) in North Eastern Uganda; and
Masaka Nyendo (8km), SeetaNamugongo (7.2km),
Kyaliwajala-Kira (3.5km), Naalya-Kyaliwajala (2.5km),
Namugongo Ring road (1.8km) and Shrine Access (1.8km)
and Nakasongola road (2km) in Central Uganda.
Kampala-Gayaza Road through Kaleerwe.
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Way-Forward Philosophy
Way-forward philosophy
Many problems persist because we are continually looking backwards Ms Allen Kagina on a positive mindset, that is key to productivity.
UNRA Staff needs to determine to look forward. We know
the past, its challenges and mistakes; what is ahead is the
matter at hand.
We want to create an atmosphere that is affirming--that will
give Staff the confidence in public to say, We are proudly
UNRA.
We need to affirm ourselves as Staff, leaders, people
who speak to the public with confidence rather than in an
intimidating environment; failure is not an enemy, it is only
a set-back. When you fall, rise again--use your failure as a
learning experience.
Take advantage of the fact that the public and UNRAs
stakeholders want something new and exciting and provide
an environment of operation in your region, in which people
are excited about your good services rather than dwelling on
the past negatives.
Aim high for excellence; the past is in the

past, ED Kagina seems to say.
Facilitating convinient-parking along UNRAs network.
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Growth is demonstrable. The indicators that UNRA is

growing must be visible; the numbers, the professionalism,
an expanding network and what the public says of UNRA.
Growth needs to be tangible and appreciated by the people
UNRA serves.
Leading at UNRA.
Gulu District leaders welcome UNRA
UNRA money is programmespecific

UNRA and Gulu Leadership need an engagement to facilitate UNRAs work in support of
Gulu regions efficient infrastructure development and economic growth-Ms Allen Kagina.
UNRA is ready to serve the people within a planned programme. It is

desirous of working with the local leaders, the Members of Parliament
inclusive; UNRA Executive Director has assured Gulu District leadership.
We need to move as planned. UNRAs money is programme-specific, and
cannot be diverted. However, in the event of emergencies, UNRA carries
out temporary work as permanent solutions are planned, Kagina told
Gulu District Chairman, Ojara Mapinduzi and CAO, Dorothy Ajwang.
Referring to the state of the national roads that is wanting because of
the recent rains, Kagina acknowledged that local challenges can only be
resolved if UNRA and the local leaders work together. However, UNRA
cannot respond to every need for services as the resources at its disposal
are limited.
Gulu RDC Caroline Lamwaka was concerned about, Routine
maintenance to keep the roads usable for long rather than becoming
problematic with the rains; Moroto Road and Bungatira-Paralo Road
at Lokodi, Lagwiny, Unyama and Logore get obstructed.
Lamwaka further observed, We need regular and timely
information outputs from UNRA to update the communities
about the projects it implements. This will also clarify to the
people which roads are Local government roads and which
are UNRA roads.
Cooperative; Gulu RDC Ms Catherine Lamwaka hosted UNRAs Top Management Team in her office.
Gulu Disctrict Chairman Ojara

Mapinduzi appreciated UNRA for
the projects it is implementing
in the region: Gulu-Atiak, AtiakNimule, Gulu- Olwiyo, KitgumMusingo and Gulu-Kamdin roads.
They are strategic projects being
constructed in the shortest time
possible. When completed, they will
enable Gulu and northern Uganda
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Gulu District Leaders Welcome UNRA
to significantly contribute to the growth of

the national economy, he observed.
He challenged UNRA to sort out the
confusions relating to the outstanding
compensation, Out of 391 claims, 26
have not been settled and six properties
are yet to be valued as Gulu-Atiak road
upgrade project comes to an end.
Gulu CAO, Ms Dorothy Ajwang said, It
would be helpful is Gulu Local Government
and UNRA galvanised their efforts in
support of each other. I pledge that with
my team and the political leadership, we
shall support UNRA work.
UNRAs Chief Executive engages Gulu CAO Ms Dorothy

Ajwang and District Chairman Martin Ojara Mapinduzi.
Atiak-Nimule Road; laying the crushed stone base.
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Taking Shape; Kampala-Entebbe Express
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway project is one measure of Uganda governments
decongestion of Kampala Central Business District and enhance trade movement through,
within and out of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
KampalaEntebbe Expressway construction is consistent with
the objectives of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Areas Master
Plan; the provision of an efficient mass-transit-route between
two vital cities in the region.
US$476m. The May 2, 2012 Supervision Consultancy Contract

for the project was awarded to Beijing Expressway Supervision
Co., Ltd (the Engineer) for US$4,998,300.00.
It is a crucial part of Governments strategy for decongesting

Kampala through the construction of an inner beltway
comprising Kampala Northern and Southern Bypasses and an
outer-beltway along the edges of Great Kampala Metropolitan
Area.
Uganda Government is funding the project through a loan

from an Infrastructure Financing Institution, China EXIM Bank
contribution of US$350m (73.5%) of the cost for the works.
Uganda Government contribution is US$126m (23.5%)
towards the works (excluding UShs100billion land acquisition
and UShs4billion relocation of utilities).
Ugandan National Roads Authority contracted China

Communication Construction of China (CCCC) on a Design
and Construction basis for the project on October 26, 2010 for
The Construction and Supervision contracts period is 48

months, besides 24months of defects liability, commencing
July 25, 2012.
Treatment; a near-complete road surface
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Riding on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway stabilised sub base.
The project route comprises of KampalaEntebbe Highway

(36.94km) and Kajjansi InterchangeMunyonyo Highway
(12.62km). KampalaEntebbe route consists of 18 overpass
bridges, 16 underpass bridges, 4 major bridges and three
interchanges located at Busega, Kajjansi and Abayita Ababari.
and a major swampy-crossing bridge. It comprises 1.26km of

the newly built section with controlled access. The remaining
11.36km without an access control will end at the existing
Y-junction route of Lake Victoria, Salaama and Munyonyo with
a new roundabout.
The first 24.9km is a new route toll expressway, while 12.04km

is along the existing KampalaEntebbe route; 7.4km will be
widened and 4.64km upgraded with an additional pavement.
The entire Expressway will be a four-lane, dual-carriage

expressway, with limited access at Abayita Ababiri, Busega,
Kajjansi and an intersection of the existing Entebbe Road
with KajjansiMunyonyo Interchange. The expressway will be
accessed at three Toll Gates.
Kajjansi InterchangeMunyonyo Highway consists of an

interchange at Lweza, an overpass bridge, an underpass bridge
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A road base trial section
Attention to drainage efficiency.
Major Intersections and Interchanges

Situation
Intersection
Name
Cross Road
Cross Style
Remark
Km0+590
Busega
Interchange
Kampala-Bulaga
Interchange
At Lubigi Swamp
Km11+750
Kajjansi
Interchange
Kajjansi-Nakigalala
Interchange
Km24+500
Abayita Ababari
Interchange
Kampala-Entebbe
Interchange
End of the new Expressway section

route
Km1+300
Lweza
Interchange
Kampala-Entebbe
Interchange
KajjansiMunyonyo Spur road

section
Km12+620
Munyono
Roundabout
The existing Munyono

Road
Roundabout
Intersection of roads to Kampala,

Lake Victoria and Munyonyo; the
end point of the spur road.
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Career Guidance at UNRA
UNRA in jobs and career

guidance education
Do not choose a job only because it is well paying, but rather that you love to do what
your heart drives you to, Col. Felix Kulayigye to MUBS students.
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has been involved in an
exhibition, jobs and career fair hosted by Makerere University
Business School (MUBS) at Nakawa.
UNRA got involved in the five-day annual fair that commenced
on April 21, 2015 to, equip students with knowledge on the
road sector, UNRAs responsibility and to education about UNRA
Keen interest; MUBS students eager to learn about UNRA.
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roads, UNRA Corporate Communication Assistant Pearl Nimusiima

explained.
She said, The students got to know what UNRA is involved in,
where their skills could fall and what they would like to be part of.
Ahmed Walugembe, the Assistant Manager for Career Guidance
at MUBS elaborated that the fair is an avenue for students to get
Career Guidance at UNRA
an insight into what the corporate world has to offer in terms of

employment.
He argued that the fair also assists Corporate organisations to
identify and possibly directly recruit suitable employees from the
University compass, which he described as a marketing milestone.
Walugembe said the School boasts of a population of over 16,000
students, Which gives considerable mileage in terms of creating
a good image. A number of students have got job opportunities
through this arrangement.
The guest speaker at the fair, Col. Felix Kulayigye, an officer of the
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) advised the students, As
you look for a job, start by making yourself marketable. Attend to
your appearance because it tells a lot about what kind of person

you are and makes the prospective employer curious about your
potential.
He urged them to have a fresh breath, mind what they say on
their first encounter with their prospective employers and advised
them to limit their answers to the questions put to them, Do not
rumble endlessly--establish if your audience is listening to you or
otherwise.
Col.Kulayigye further educated the students, Do not choose a
job only because it is well paying, rather what you love to do so
that your heart drives you. There is no better driver than your own
conscience. Make yourself valuable so that you are on demand.
At UNRAs exhibition stand.
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UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY

A Well Developed Roads Network
ROAD UPDATE MAY / JUNE 2015

Update of ongoing major projects
There are over 2,000km of major roads currently under construction. These roads include;
Road Project
KM
Status
New roads under upgrade to tarmac
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Gulu-Atiak road
(Funded by WB/GOU)
74
97% of the works done and the project will be completed by end of July 2015
Vurra Arua Koboko Oraba(Funded

by WB/GOU)
92
98% of the works done and the project will be completed by June 2015
Ishaka Kagamba
(Funded by GOU)
35
55% of the works done and the project will be completed by December 2015.
Nakapiriprit Moroto road

(Funded by GOU)
93
75% of the works done and the project will be completed by January 2016
Kamwenge-Fort Portal
(Funded by WB/GOU)
65
20% of the works done. The project will be completed by January 2016
Atiak Nimule
(Funded by JICA/GOU)
37
50% of the works done
Mbarara-Bypass
(Funded by EIB/GOU)
40
25% of works done
Mpigi-Kanoni
(Funded by GOU)
64
10% of works done
Ntungamo-Kakitumba/Mirama Hills
(Funded by DFID/TMEA/ GOU)
37
Physical works commenced in September 2014
10
Mukono-Kyetume-Katosi/KisogaNyenga (Funded by GOU)
74
A new contract has been awarded. (SBI JV RCC)
11
Luuku-Kalangala (Staged upgrading

under PPP)
66
30% of works completed
12
Kanoni-Ssembabule-Villa Maria
(Funded by GOU)
120
Physical works commenced in January 2015
13
Musiita-Lumino-Busia/Majanji
(Funded by GOU)
104
Contractor mobilising.
14
Acholi Bur Musingo

(Funded by GOU)
86
15
Olwiyo - Gulu
(Funded by GOU)
70
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Gulu Acholi Bur

(Funded by GOU)
86
94
This is a design and build pavement recycling

project. Contract for civil works commenced on 29
January 2015.
Roads under Rehabilitation

17
Mukono-Kayunga-Njeru(Funded
GOU)
18
Kampala (Busega)-Masaka
(Phase ll) Funded by GOU
51
96% of works completed.
19
Mbale- Soroti
(Funded by GOU)
104
97% of the works done. Mbale-Soroti will be handed

over at the end of April 2015.
20
Kawempe-Luwero-Kafu (Overlay)
(Funded by GOU)
166
95% of the works done and the road will be

completed by the end of June 2015.
21
Mbarara (Buteraniro)
Ntungamo(Funded by EU/GOU)
59
95% of the works done and the project will be

completed by June 2015
22
Ntungamo-Katuna Road
(Funded by EU/GOU)
74
90% of the works done and the project will be

completed by end of June 2015.
23
Mukono Jinja
(Funded by GOU)
52
90% of the works done and the road will be

completed by end of June 2015.
24
Kafu-Kiryandongo
(Funded by GOU)
43
40% of the works done.

completed by Dec 2015.
25
Kiryandongo-Kamdini
(Funded by GOU)
58
10% of works done
26
Kamdini-Gulu
(Funded by GOU)
62
10% of works done
27
Pakwach-Nebbi (Funded by GOU)
30
Contract awarded. Contractor mobilising
28
Sironko-Namusi-Muyembe (Funded by
GOU)
32
29
Iganga-Tirinyi(Funded by GOU)
102
30
Nansana-Busunju(Funded by GOU)
47
31
Iganga Kaliro(Funded by GOU)
32
by
The project will be
Major Bridges under construction

32
New Nile Bridge (Funded by GOU and the

Japanese Government)
Under Construction. 10% of works completed. The

works include construction of a 6km access road
33
Birara Bridge (Funded by GOU)
Under Construction. 50% works done
34
Mitaano and Ntungwe bridges

Kanunugu (Funded by GOU)
Under construction
Total
in
2,000
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Upcoming projects
Approximately 1,400km of roads are due to commence in 2015:
Road Name
Km
Status
New Roads for Upgrade to Tarmac

Kigumba Bulima: Contract Awarded
Bulima-Kabwoya: Contract awarded
Kigumba-Masindi-Hoima-Bulima-Kabwoya
(Funded by AfDB/GOU)
135
Masaka-Bukakata
(Funded by BADEA/OPEC)
41
Design and Build of Mubende-Kakumiro107

Kibaale-Kagadi (Funded by GOU)
Re-evaluation of bids ongoing
Kyenjojo-Kabwoya(Funded by WB/GOU)
Contract Awarded
Rukungiri-Kihihi-Ishasha-Kambuga/Kihihi112
Kanungu-Kambuga(Funded by AfDB/GOU)
Procurement ongoing. Prequalification

evaluation report was submitted to AfDB for no
objection.
Tirinyi-Pallisa-Kumi/Kamonkoli
(Funded by BADEA/ OPEC/GOU)
111
Procurement ongoing. Prequalification of

contractors was completed; the report was
submitted to Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
for approval
Muyembe - Nakapiripirit
(Funded by Islamic Development Bank)
94
The loan for the project was approved by parliament. Procurement of the contractor will commence in April 2015.
Mbale-Bubulo-Lwakhakha
55
Prequalification evaluation report was submitted

to AfDB for no objection.
Zirobwe-Wobulenzi
25
At project preparation.
10
Kapchorwa-Suam
73
11
Hoima-Butiaba-Wanseko
111
Procurement of the contractor is ongoing.
12
Soroti- Katakwi- Moroto- Lokitanyala
208
Procurement of the contractor under Contractor

Facilitator Financing arrangement is ongoing.
13
Kayunga - Galiraya
88
At project preparation
105
Contract Awarded
At project preparation.
Roads for Rehabilitation
34
14
Kyenjojo-Fort Portal (Funded by GOU)
50
Procurement ongoing
15
Ishaka-Rugazi-Katunguru(Funded by GOU)
55
Procurement ongoing
16
Mbale-Nkokonjeru(Funded by GOU)
20
Procurement ongoing
17
Fort Portal-Hima-Katunguru(Funded by GOU)
93
Under Procurement
18
Kampala-Mukono(Funded by GOU)
20
At project preparation
Total
1,503
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Progress on Capacity improvement projects around Kampala

Road Project
KM
Progress
Kampala Entebbe Express High- 51

way with spur to Munyonyo (Funded
by EXIm Bank of China and GOU)
40% of works completed; project is expected to be completed in 2017.
Kampala Northern Bypass (Funded by 21

EU, EIB & GOU)
Works commenced on 14th July 2014 for a period of 3

years, expected to be completed in 2017.
Kampala - Jinja Express Highway 77

(Funded under PPP)
Detailed Engineering design completed Construction will

be financed under PPP.
Transactions Advisor (International Finance Cooperation)
is assisting in structuring the project into a bankable PPP
Project. Tendering for financing and implementation is expected in August 2015.
Kampala Flyover Project (Funded by 5

JICA and GOU)
At project preparation. Compensation of affected properties will commence this year.
Kibuye - Busega - Mpigi Express 30

Highway (Project presented to AfDB for
funding)
Detailed Engineering design completed. Tendering and

compensation of affected properties expected to commence
this year.
Kampala Southern Bypass

under PPP)
(Funded 18
Detailed Engineering design is ongoing and will be

completed by June 2015.
Kampala Bombo Express High- 35

way (Funded under PPP)
The Contract for detailed design was signed in January

2015. Designs to commence in March 2015.
Nakasero-Northern Bypass Express- 5

way (This Expressway will connect Kampala Northern Bypass to Kampala City Centre)
Detailed Design ongoing
Kampala Ring Road - Seeta Namugongo-Kyaliwajala- Kasangati Matugga

Buloba Nsangi road
85
10
Najanankumbi Busabala/ Nam- 40

bole (Joka Hotel) Seeta Mukono
road
11
Kisubi Nakawuka - Natete
27
12
Nakawuka Kasanje Mpigi
20
13
Nakawuka Mawugulu Nanziga 15

- Maya
14
Kasanje-Buwaya
Total
438
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Premier Rugunda wants Entebbe Expressway works expedited

ISSUE 37, MAY-JUNE 2015

UNRAs Executive Director

Issue 37 MAY-JUNE 2015

PM Rugunda wants expeditious Kampala-Entebbe Expressway works

UNRAs Deliverable Highlights

Maintaining the Investment in Infrastructure

UNRA money is programme specific

UNRAs head in a feel of ongoing projects

Dan Kitakule Alinange

UNRAs strategic direction

Head of Corporate Communications

UNRAs Chief Executive has embarked on a site

Under the guidance of its new Chief Executive,

Dan Kitakule Alinange

Improve the condition of the

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Compensation issues need ironing out

UNRAs Executive Director

A completed stretch of Gulu-Atiak Road.

Key Success Factors

Research and development of

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Premier Rugunda On China-Uganda Friendship

PM Rugunda wants expeditious KampalaEntebbe Expressway works

An over pass in place; one of the 16.

quick delivery of infrastructural projects is

drilling of 50m-deep foundations--this is new value addition to

Issue 37 MAY-JUNE 2015

The Expressway plan; Prime Minister

-we must have the roads where they will

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China Ambassador on Entebbe Express way

Kampala-Entebbe Expressway is a road for development and

Stoppages perturb Amb Zhao Yali is concerned.

China Ambassador on Entebbe Express way

CCCC batching plant.

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The bridges concrete surface.

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Compensation; A Claims Help Desk is Set Up

UNRA sets up compensationhelp-desk

UNRAs Compensation Claims Desk

ganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

out compensation claims and disputes arising out the Roads

Compensation; A Claims Help Desk is Set Up

When people realise that an infrastructure project will go through

Issue 37 MAY-JUNE 2015

the money; we need to work together. UNRA will do its best to

Pending compensation; Kitgum-Msingo Road.

Resident in the project route.

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FOCUS; UNRAs Heart and Soul in Northern and Central Uganda

UNRAs Chief Executive in the

FOCUS; UNRAs Heart and Soul in Northern and Central Uganda

Atiak-Moyo road under term maintenance.

Gulu-Atiak 74km road upgrade project

Additional 5.4km to institutions and town sections comprise

Atiak-Nimule 35.221km road upgrade

The UNRA team established that WUJU is challenged; machinery

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FOCUS; UNRAs Heart and Soul in Northern and Central Uganda