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(Oct.-2026)

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 CEMENT & LIME (avg. price)​

  • Cement 42.5 R - OPC (50kg bag)....................................42,000 - 47,000/=

  • Cement, Portland Pozzolana 42.5 N – PPC ...............40,000 - 42,000/=

  • Cement, Portland Pozzolana,

    • General Purpose 32.5N PPC                             

      • Tororo (Black) ..........................................................  32,000 - 35,000/=

      • Hima ...............................................................................  33,000 - 35,000/=

  • Cement, Portland Pozzolana PPC 

    • General Purpose CEM II B(P) 32.5 R

      • ​Tororo (Red) ..............................................................33,000 -  36,000/=

      • Hima (supaset) .......................................................33,000 -  36,000/=

  • Lime, building, hydrated (25kg) ....................................28,000 -  30,000/=

 

 STRUCTURAL STEEL REBAR (Avg. Price/Pc.)

  • Round bars, 6mm ........................................................................  7,000 - 9,000/=

  • Round bars, 8mm  ..................................................................... 16,000 - 18,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 8mm ......................................................20,000 - 22,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 10mm .................................................... 30,000 - 32,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 12mm .................................................... 38,000 - 40,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 16mm .................................................... 68,000 - 72,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 20mm .............................................. .130,000 - 138,000/=

  • High tensile rebar, 25mm ...............................................200,000 - 210,000/=

  • Binding wire, 20kg, Roll ......................................................... 115,000 -125,000/=

  • Binding wire, 1kg   ...........................................................................6,500 -  7,500/=

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  BRC FABRIC WELDED WIRE MESH (Avg. Price/roll)

  • A66 - 2.13m x 30m (4mm)..................................................................  360,000/=

  • A98 - 2.13m x 30m (5mm)..................................................................  500,000/=

  • A98 - 2.4mx 48m .........................................................................................720,000/=

  • A14 - 2.4m x 48m (5.5mm)....................................................................985,000/=

  • A142 - 2.4m x 48m (6mm)..............................................................     1,180,000/=

 

 AGGREGATE (per Trip)

  • Murrum, high quality (Laterite)

    • 4 ton truck (Forward).........................................................................120,000/=

    • 40 ton truck (Sinotruck)..................................................................750,000/=

  • Fine Sand (fine aggregate/plaster)

    • 4 ton truck (Forward)..............................................  230,000 - 280,000/=

    • 40 ton truck (Sinotruck)....................................................   1.60m - 1.8m/=

  • Sand (Coarse/Nyanja)

    • 4 ton truck (Forward)............................................... 300,000 - 350,000/=

    • 40 ton truck (Sinotruck).........................................................  1.8m - 2.1m/=

  • Aggregate (Stone Dust)

    • 4 ton truck (Forward)................................................ 250,000 - 270,000/=

    • 40 ton truck (Sinotruck).......................................................  2.0m - 2.2m/=​

Weekly Industry Brief

This week’s developments span infrastructure delivery, real estate, urban planning, workforce readiness and public-sector accountability. The reopening of Katonga Bridge restores a key transport link on the Kampala–Masaka Highway, while MWE’s handover of WASH and classroom facilities to three schools in Oyam District highlights the growing scope of integrated public infrastructure interventions. In real estate, the Uganda Law Society–Pearl Marina partnership offers a targeted route to home ownership, as Kampala’s City Square redevelopment proposal moves into evaluation. Meanwhile, concerns over outdated vocational training equipment and calls for greater industry innovation point to persistent capacity challenges. The IGG’s Busega–Mpigi Expressway investigation adds another chapter to scrutiny of major public projects. Together, these stories underline the importance of reliable infrastructure, coordinated public investment, capable construction skills and accountability in project delivery.

Katonga Bridge fully reopens to traffic after reconstruction

Public Sector

9 October 2026

The reconstructed Katonga Bridge on the Kampala–Masaka Highway is fully open to traffic following a UGX191 billion reconstruction project undertaken by the Ministry of Works and Transport with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The original bridge was damaged by flooding in May 2023, disrupting one of Uganda's key transport corridors and forcing motorists onto diversions. The completed works include a new elevated bridge and 2.7 kilometres of associated road works. Reopening restores direct movement along the corridor, easing a major bottleneck for passengers, freight operators and regional trade.

MWE hands over WASH and classroom facilities to three Oyam schools

Public Sector

9 October 2026

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), through its Water and Sanitation Development Facility–North (WSDF-N), has handed over completed WASH and classroom facilities to Loro Primary School, Loro Secondary School and Odike Primary School in Oyam District. The works include new classrooms, staff housing, latrines and renovations to existing facilities. The handover took place on 7 October 2026, following substantial completion of construction. A 365-day defects liability period has begun, during which identified defects must be rectified. The project highlights the importance of post-construction quality assurance and maintenance readiness.

IGG appoints technical firm to investigate Busega–Mpigi Expressway

Public Sector

9 October 2026

The Inspectorate of Government (IG), led by Inspector General of Government Aisha Naluzze Batala, has engaged a technical firm to support its investigation into alleged financial irregularities surrounding the Busega–Mpigi Expressway. The inquiry covers the project's realignment, land acquisition, compensation and escalation in estimated cost from UGX600 billion to approximately UGX1.346 trillion. The technical support is intended to help investigators establish facts about land and compensation issues. For public infrastructure stakeholders, the case highlights the importance of transparent cost changes, defensible land acquisition decisions and effective oversight throughout project implementation.

Ministries evaluate proposed redevelopment of Kampala's City Square

Public Sector

9 October 2026

A seven-member committee of government technocrats has been appointed to evaluate a proposal to redevelop Kampala's 2.5-acre City Square into a commercial complex featuring a hotel and shopping mall. The review follows an August 2026 directive to the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs to examine the proposal by businessman Hassan Bulwadda. No final decision has been announced, and questions remain over the site's status, public use and competing historical claims relating to its redevelopment. The outcome could have implications for urban land use, public-space protection and the balance between commercial development and the city's civic environment.

Outdated machinery hampers vocational skills training

Public Sector

9 October 2026

Uganda's vocational training institutions are struggling to prepare students for modern industrial workplaces because many lack up-to-date machinery, tools, software and training materials, according to reporting by Daily Monitor on 6 October 2026. Uganda Technical College–Elgon's modern Luban workshop, equipped through a China-sponsored programme, stands out against the broader equipment gap. The mismatch matters to construction and infrastructure employers who depend on technically competent tradespeople and equipment operators. Without investment in practical training facilities, employers may face difficulties finding graduates with experience of the tools and technologies used in contemporary workplaces.

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Construction Tenders 

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Construction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infrastructure Facilities in Schools in Northern Uganda – Madi-Okollo District.

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Ministry of Water and Environment — Water & Sanitation Development Facility-North

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Request for Bids

Water & Sanitation

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Madi-Okollo

1 October 2026

Date Expiring:

29 October 2026

European Union — 11th European Development Fund (EDF)

Construction of WASH and related infrastructure facilities in schools in Madi-Okollo District under the Northern Uganda resilience programme.

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Title:

Construction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infrastructure Facilities in Schools in Northern Uganda

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Sub Sector

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Date Posted:

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Ministry of Water and Environment — Water & Sanitation Development Facility-North

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Request for Bids

Water & Sanitation

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Agago Lira and Agago District

1 October 2026

Date Expiring:

29 October 2026

European Union — 11th European Development Fund (EDF)

Construction of WASH and related infrastructure facilities in schools in Agago District under the Northern Uganda resilience programme.

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Construction of a Powerhouse

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda

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Request for Bids

Public Buildings & Facilities

Works

Mabamba Bay, Wakiso District

29 September 2026

Date Expiring:

12 October 2026

Not disclosed

Construction of a powerhouse within MWETA eco-tourism development infrastructure at Mabamba Bay, Wakiso District.

Link:

Title:

Construction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infrastructure Facilities in Schools in Northern Uganda – Nwoya District.

Entity:

Sub Sector

Proc. Type:

Location:

Date Posted:

Funder:

Brief Scope:

Ministry of Water and Environment — Water & Sanitation Development Facility-North

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Request for Bids

Water & Sanitation

Works

Nwoya

1 October 2026

Date Expiring:

29 October 2026

European Union — 11th European Development Fund (EDF)

Construction of WASH and related infrastructure facilities in schools in Nwoya District under the Northern Uganda resilience programme.

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Request for a Quotation for Constructing of Isolation Units at EIA

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Request for Quotations

Public Buildings & Facilities

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Entebbe

21 September 2026

Date Expiring:

1 October 2026

Not disclosed

Construction of isolation units at Entebbe International Airport arrivals and departures.

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