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Uganda’s Big Road Boost | Uganda News
Uganda is set to transform its northern transport corridor with a major new loan package from Citi Bank and global lenders, funding a 127-kilometer road upgrade from Jinja to Bukungu — plus 10 km of urban roads in Jinja — to unlock economic growth in the Busoga region. The government insists this is the most cost-effective financing option, promising a 16% return on investment and improved access for farmers, traders, and communities near Lake Kyoga. Construction will begin once loan agreements are finalized, with the project already integrated into national budget plans. Listen in…
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