By President Yoweri Museveni has applauded the ongoing transformation of Uganda’s road network, announcing that several major infrastructure projects are nearing completion. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the president said the new and upgraded roads are already improving access, reducing travel time, and supporting regional trade and development.
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Museveni highlighted roads such as the 92km Muyembe–Nakapiripirit highway, which includes an additional 25km of service lanes. The project is expected to open up the Karamoja region and enhance movement of goods between eastern and northeastern Uganda. Also nearing completion is the 21km Kira–Matugga road, which features five upgraded junctions aimed at decongesting traffic in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
In eastern Uganda, the 26km Tororo–Busia road will soon be ready for use, further strengthening cross-border trade with Kenya. Urban roads in Mayuge and Busia municipalities totaling 18km are being finalized to ease town transport and boost local commerce. Museveni also mentioned the 6.6km Kawuku–Bwerenga road near Lake Victoria, describing it as a key investment in tourism and local business access.
The 100km Apac–Lira–Puranga road is another critical project nearing completion. Located in northern Uganda, it will facilitate movement of agricultural produce and connect communities that had long been cut off from reliable road access. A 1.6km fuel access road in Namugonde–Bugiri has also been constructed to streamline the transport of fuel and other essential commodities.
The president said these road projects reflect his government’s continued commitment to economic transformation through infrastructure. He noted that reliable roads are key to unlocking development, improving service delivery, and integrating rural areas into the national economy.
As Uganda moves toward its Vision 2040 goals and implements the third National Development Plan, Museveni said infrastructure remains a cornerstone of progress. He assured citizens that additional roads will be prioritized in the next financial year, particularly in underdeveloped areas that have lagged behind in service delivery.
