
By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Government has is going to tarmack 16 major roads in the next Financial Year 2025/2026
This was revealed in a brief X message by the Government of Uganda saying, “President Museveni has announced a major boost in Uganda’s road infrastructure.”
Under the NRM leadership Museveni, strategic road infrastructure is taking shape across Uganda, improving access, boosting trade, and connecting communities.
- Yumbe-Ure Road and Bridge 23.6Kms
- Katine-Ochero plus town roads in Kalaki and Kaberemaido 69.3 and 2.9Kms
- Kyenjonjo-Kihura- Bwizi-Rwamwanja-Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi 105Kms
- Iganga-Bulopa-Kamuli-Jinja 56.3Kms
- Mbulamuti-Kamuli-Bukungu 127Kms
- Jinja City Roads 10Kms
- Kitgum-Kidepo 115Kms
- Ishasha-Katunguru 88Kms
- Luku-Kalangala- Mulabana 65.3Kms
- Kalangala Town Roads 10.67 Kms
- Nabumali-Butaleja-Namutumba 72Kms
- Karenga-Kapedo-Kaabong 73Kms
- Kotido- Kaabong 69.6 Kms
- Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road 25 Kms
- Mbale-Nkonkojeru 21 Kms
- Kabwohe- Nyakambu- Bwizibwera and Nyakambu-Nsiika 46.4 Kms
Meanwhile, road projects nearing completion are;
📌 Muyembe–Nakapiripirit – 92km + 25km of service roads
📌Kira–Matugga – 21km + 5 upgraded junctions
📌Tororo–Busia – 26km
📌 Mayuge & Busia Town Roads – 18km
📌 Kawuku–Bwerenga – 6.6km
📌Apac–Lira–Puranga – 100km
📌Namugonde–Bugiri Fuel Tank Access Road – 1.6km
These roads will improve market access, ease travel time, and support regional development.