The proposed airport footprint is estimated at about 21 square kilometres, with plans indicating two 5.5-kilometre runways and a 3.7-kilometre reserve runway. The strategic rationale presented links the facility to potential South America–Asia traffic flows, with the possibility of offering an additional routing option via western Uganda.

Momentum is clearly building around the Eastern Route SGR, but full bankability will ultimately hinge on how quickly the financing stack crystallises over the next 12–18 months.

Prices remain steady this week at approx. Shs32,000 per 50kg bag in Kampala.

Parliament tightens penalties for illegal construction and streamlines approvals. The Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been tabled before Parliament for the third and final reading. The bill seeks to introduce targeted amendments to the Building Control Act, Cap. 136. Specifically, the Bill aims to clarify and redefine the composition and powers of the Board, establish the structure of Building Committees, and simplify and improve the processes governing the appro

Reports show poor compliance with PPE standards across civil sites.

Kampala’s commercial construction sector is undergoing a sustainable transformation as developers increasingly blend modern architectural design with low-carbon building strategies.

Despite availability, many local contractors still rely on manual labor over machinery.

Contractors increasingly turn to project management apps and drones to monitor works.

Even as skepticism persists, global cities and industries — including construction — are proving climate action is both necessary and achievable.

When a highway or urban artery is constructed along a lower slope or valley floor, it naturally becomes the lowest hydraulic point in that localized system. If the uphill feeder networks remain unpaved, un-stabilized, and lacking basic drainage, every heavy storm triggers high-velocity runoff. This runoff carries heavy loads, including debris, rubbish, silt and mud wash down the slopes.

New high-rise office projects like Pension Towers and Chint are nearing completion amid already high vacancy rates. Why it matters: Investors must rethink commercial property demand.

Construction of Hoima City’s stadium is nearly done, with finishing works underway ahead of commissioning. Why it matters: Boosts sports infrastructure in oil region.