Uganda Signs Historic Contract for Major Railway Line Construction with Yapı Merkezi

On October 14, 2024, Uganda took a crucial step in developing its transport infrastructure by signing a $3 billion contract for the construction of the Malaba-Kampala railway line. This ambitious project, entrusted to the Turkish company Yapı Merkezi, promises to revolutionize regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth in East Africa. A Project of Considerable Scale The Malaba-Kampala railway line, stretching 273 kilometers, represents a significant technical and logistical challenge. Erdem Arıoğlu, Vice Chairman of Yapı Merkezi, emphasized the importance of this project: “We are very proud to undertake the Eastern…

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