Category: Uganda

Inauguration of Africa Global Logistics in Uganda: A new logistics era begins

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The inauguration of AGL (Africa Global Logistics) in Kampala, Uganda, on 9 November marks an important milestone in Uganda’s economic landscape. A major player in the logistics and transport sector, AGL is committed to contributing to Uganda’s economic growth by providing innovative logistics solutions that facilitate trade in the region. The event was marked by the presence of eminent personalities, including the Minister of State, the Honourable Fred Byamukama, the French Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Mr Xavier Sticker, and a representative of the Ministry of Finance. The Minister of…

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Uganda: Deputy Speaker questions delayed Mpigi – Busega road project

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KAMPALA, Uganda, November 8, 2023/APO Group/ — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the leadership at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to explained the delays in the completion of Mpigi-Busega Expressway.   Tayebwa on Tuesday, 07 November 2023 led a team of legislators from the Physical Infrastructure and National Economy committees on an inspection on-going construction works at Katonga Bridge and Mpigi – Busega Expressway road. “Myself and the current Chairman of the National Economy (Hon. John Bosco Ikojo), strongly participated in the approval of the money for Mpigi –…

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Uganda Breaks Frontiers in Wildlife Transportation with Bar Aviation

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Uganda’s Bar Aviation has made a ground breaking achievement in the field of wildlife transportation in coordination with BAR the leading aviation company in Uganda. BAR successfully completed a task to transport a group of eighteen Rhinos on the weekend of 3rd to 4th of June 2023 with its C-130 aircraft from South Africa to Congo. The aviation sector gained a boost of confidence as Uganda’s unwavering commitment to conservation was emphasized by this monumental event. The extraordinary journey of these majestic creatures marks a significant milestone in wildlife transportation and further…

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An ‘Uber’ for trucks: connecting cargo owners with transporters

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By Rédaction Africanews and RAZIAH ATHMAN Hassan Magufuli on his phone, truck crosses, demonstration of how the app works, Hassan interacts with drivers, trucks parked Hassan Magufuli is searching for a transporter amid a logistical nightmare. However, he doesn’t need to hustle physically. When he started working as a broker ten years ago, it would take hours to get cargo on the road but now on a phone, it takes just a few minutes to complete the process. “Before we had many challenges. Brokers would steal money, cargo would get…

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Uganda: Inadequate funds slowing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project

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The Ministry of Works and Transport has attributed slow progress in the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project to inadequate funds.   This, according to the ministry, has affected pre-construction activities such as land acquisition and compensation of Project-Affected-Persons (PAPs) at the first phase of the Malaba-Kampala SGR project. This was revealed during a meeting between Works Ministry officials led by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala and the Committee on Physical Infrastructure chaired by Hon. Robert Kasolo (over the SGR project on Thursday, 09…

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Uganda : Parliament to debate ways of curbing road accidents

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Legislators will hold a comprehensive debate on how to curb the increasing road accidents which have claimed many lives. In a sitting of the House on Friday, 06 January 2023, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa directed the Minister for Works and Transport to present a statement on the road accidents and what the enforcing agencies are doing to curb the carnage. Tayebwa cited the many accidents over the festive season which claimed many lives. Some of the people killed in the accidents included, the former Member of Parliament for Serere…

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Uganda : Rehabilitation of Bulindo-Nsasa-Namugongo Roads

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Residents of Bulindo, Nsasa and Namugongo in Kira Municipality relieved as rehabilitation works for the 4.56 Km road that links them commences. The 4.56 Km stretch has been characterized by dust during the dry season and excess mad and gullies during the rainy season. The residents are therefore greatly relieved at the prospect of upgrading the road to bitumen standard. The Hon Minister of State for Works, Musa Ecweru officiated at the launch of the works in Kira Municipality. The rehabilitation works contract was awarded to M/S King Albert Construction…

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High salaries, recruitments at Uganda Airlines concern Members of Parliament

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Officials from Uganda Airlines led by their Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki appeared before the committee on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 KAMPALA, Uganda, August 17, 2022/ — The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) has given Uganda Airlines one month to come up with a staff structure after it emerged that several officers are being paid exorbitantly. Officials from Uganda Airlines led by their Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki appeared before the committee on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 to answer concerns raised by the Auditor General on the operations of…

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BOLLORE TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS AWARDED TOP CUSTOMS CLEARING COMPANY BY UGANDA REVENU AUTHORITY

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Bolloré Transport & Logistics has been named the Top Customs Clearing Agent for the year 2021 by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) during an event hosted by URA at Speke Resort in Munyonyo.   This Award recognises Bolloré Transport & Logistics as a top revenue mobilizer through the submission of 20,893 customs declarations made on behalf of its clients in 2021 that allowed to realize 645,115,822,092 Ugx (160,916,000€) in taxes on behalf of the Uganda Government. It also applauds Bolloré Transport & Logistics for managing its operations in a fully…

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