infrastructure 26 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda Empowers Local Firms for Major Road Projects with 30% Quota
The Ugandan government is reserving at least 30% of public road contracts for local companies to build capacity and create jobs, reducing reliance on foreign firms. The policy was highlighted during the launch of the Shs8 billion Dickson Kaweesa Road project in Nansana Municipality. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-to-empower-local-contractors-to-take-on-bigger-road-projects-5437470
The Ugandan government is pushing to strengthen local contractors by allocating at least 30% of public infrastructure contracts to Ugandan firms, aiming to foster skills and employment in the sector.
State Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, announced this during the launch of construction on Dickson Kaweesa Road in Nansana Municipality on April 24. He stressed the need to shift from foreign dominance, especially by Chinese companies, to empower locals while ensuring quality delivery.
The 1.6km road, stretching from Lubigi to the airfield outskirts, costs Shs8 billion and is funded by the government, World Bank, and French Development Agency. M/s Texa Solutions Limited will handle construction, supervised by M/s Nova Consults (U) Limited on environmental and social aspects.
Upon completion, the bitumen-standard road will enhance connectivity, support businesses, and provide jobs for youth. Officials urged residents to protect the infrastructure by avoiding vending, maize roasting in road reserves, and dumping garbage.
Undersecretary Monica Edemachu Ejua emphasized sanitation and vigilance against substandard work, while Nansana RDC Charles Lwanga and Mayor Regina Bakitte hailed the project for improving urban services and traffic flow.
The minister handed over the site to the contractor, kickstarting works under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area programme.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)