Uganda
Country name: |
Uganda |
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Official country name: |
The Republic of Uganda |
Table of Contents
Chapter | Name of Assessor | Organization | Date updated |
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1 Uganda Country Profile |
Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
1.1 Uganda Humanitarian Background | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
1.2 Uganda Regulatory Departments | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
1.3 Uganda Customs Information | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2 Uganda Logistics Infrastructure |
Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.1 Uganda Port Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.1.1 Uganda Inland Port of Jinja | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.1.2 Uganda Inland Port of Port Bell | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.1.3 Uganda Inland Port of Bukasa | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.2 Uganda Aviation | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.2.1 Uganda Entebbe International Airport | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.2.2 Uganda Gulu National Airport | Christine Adong Obita | WFP | Apr-15 |
2.2.3 Uganda Domestic Airports | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.3 Uganda Road Network | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.4 Uganda Railway Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.5 Uganda Waterways Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.6 Uganda Storage Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
2.7 Uganda Milling Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3 Uganda Logistics Services |
Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.1 Uganda Fuel | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.2 Uganda Transporters | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.3 Uganda Manual Labour | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.4 Uganda Telecommunications | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.5 Uganda Food and Additional Suppliers | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.5.1 Uganda Food Suppliers | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.6 Uganda Additional Services | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
3.7 Uganda Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4 Uganda Contact Lists |
Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.1 Uganda Government Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.2 Uganda Humanitarian Agency Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.3 Uganda Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.4 Uganda Port and Waterways Company Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.5 Uganda Airport Company Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.6 Uganda Storage and Milling Company Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.7 Uganda Fuel Provider Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.8 Uganda Transporter Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.9 Uganda Railway Companies Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.10 Uganda Supplier Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.11 Uganda Additional Services Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
4.12 Uganda Waste Management Companies Contact List | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
5 Uganda Annexes |
Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
5.1 Uganda Acronyms and Abbreviations | Uganda Supply Chain | WFP | Feb - 2023 |
Uganda - 1 Country Profile
Country Profile
The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa:
- It is bordered to the East by Kenya, to the North by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania.
- The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria coastline, shared with Kenya and Tanzania.
- Uganda is situated within the African Great Lakes region (Nile basin) and has a varied but generally a modified equatorial climate.
- It has a population of over 42 million, of which 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city of Kampala (https://en.wikipedia.org).
Table 1. Uganda: Selected Economic Indicators, FY2019/20-2022/23
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2019/20 Act. |
2020/21 Act. |
2021/22 Proj. |
2022/23 Proj. |
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Output |
|
|
|
|
Real GDP Growth (%)
Prices |
2.9 |
3.4 |
3.8 |
6.0 |
Headline inflation - average (%) |
2.3 |
2.5 |
3.5 |
4.6 |
Core Inflation – average (%) Central Government Finances (FY) |
2.2 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
4.4 |
Revenue (% GDP) |
13.2 |
14.4 |
14.8 |
14.6 |
Expenditure (% GDP) |
20.3 |
23.7 |
22.2 |
19.3 |
Primary Balance (% GDP) |
-5.0 |
-6.7 |
-4.4 |
-1.8 |
Fiscal Balance (% GDP) |
-7.1 |
-9.4 |
-7.5 |
-4.7 |
Public Dept (% GDP Money and Credit |
41,9 |
49.1 |
52.9 |
53.1 |
Broad Money (% change) |
23.2 |
8.5 |
9.1 |
11.5 |
Credit to Private Sector (% change) |
8.8 |
8.3 |
12.0 |
13.5 |
Policy Rate, EOP (%)
Balance of Payments |
7.0 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
… |
Current Account (% GDP) |
-6.7 |
-10.2 |
-8.0 |
-8.8 |
Reserves (in months of next year’s Imports) |
3.9 |
4.2 |
3.8 |
3.3 |
External Dept (% GDP)
Exchange Rate |
28.6 |
31.7 |
34.1 |
34.1 |
REER (% change) |
2.3 |
1.3 |
… |
… |
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|
|
|
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Source: IMF Country report 22/77 (https://www.imf.org)
The latest economic analysis recommends Uganda accelerate and deepen reforms on how it manages its public projects to increase the output of each shilling spent. *
- The dividend that can be reaped from improving the institutions, systems, and processes guiding decisions on how to prepare, implement, operate, and manage public investment projects is significant.
- Progress around the administrative processes is being discounted by challenges in critical areas including project prioritization and selection, budgeting, and implementation.
- Ugandan economy grew at 4,6% during 2022.
- On the supply side, services and industry were the main drivers of economic growth.
- There was also strong recovery in wholesale and retail trade, real estate and education with industry rebounding through construction and manufacturing.
- On the demand side, private investment and private consumption headed towards pre-Covid levels.
- The current account deficit widened to over 9% of GDP, primarily reflecting a deterioration in the terms of trade and wider trade deficit.
- With higher prices and policy tightening, growth in real consumption slowed down, possibly because of reduced purchasing power, limited credit growth, and job losses.
- Half of the population was moderately food insecure.
- Households, in particular the poorest ones, felt a negative impact from increased prices, either by being unable to access food products or to buy them in desired amounts.
- The slowdown of global growth and heightened tightening of global financial conditions pose major risks to Uganda’s growth.
- Growth in Ugandan economy will most likely benefit from a gradual increase in investments in the oil sector, tourism, and agriculture development.
- A macroeconomic growth model with a structural transformation towards a private led sector will most likely be the better support for the vulnerable, farmers, and small enterprises; increasing the uptake of digital technologies; and the effective use of public resources.
* The 19th & 20th edition of the World Bank ‘Uganda Economic Update, Fiscal Sustainability through Deeper Reform of Public Investment Management’ https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/uganda/publications. Also Uganda Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Uganda - 1.1 Humanitarian Background
Humanitarian Background
Uganda has a longstanding history of hosting refugees, with 1.42 million of them, mainly natives of South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi currently resident in the country.
- Despite its agricultural potential and significant exports, Uganda’s food insecurity levels remain classified as ‘serious’ 2019 Global Hunger Index.
- Ugandans consume 400 kcal less than they need each day. Malnutrition is widespread across the country:
- 29 percent of children under the age of 5 years are stunted
- 53 percent are anaemic and at risk of not reaching their full mental and physical potential https://www.wfp.org/countries/
Table 1.1.1. Uganda: Disaster, Conflicts, and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
Seasonal, parts of Western and Central Uganda to mid Northern and Eastern regions are affected by drought. Drought affects the pasture and water levels along the cattle corridor in the west and can result in human and livestock deaths when severe. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Minor occurrence, some parts of Western and Central Uganda are prone to seismic activity. |
Epidemics |
Yes |
Regular occurrence, of multiple diseases such as Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Malaria, Ebola, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Marburg, Measles, and Covid-19. |
Extreme Temperatures |
No |
N/A |
Flooding |
Yes |
Seasonal, parts of Kampala, Northern and Eastern parts of Uganda are prone to flooding due to intense rainfall, resulting in riverbanks to burst causing damage to livelihood and permanent structures. |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Occasionally, pests’ infestation is causing damage to the crops during planting and harvest season that results in serious food shortage and famine in country. |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Occasionally, mostly affected areas are Western Ruwenzori and Eastern Mount Elgon region. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
However, dormant, and active volcanos are identified in the Eastern and Western Rift Valleys i.e., Nyiragongo in DRC. |
High Waves / Surges |
No |
N/A |
Wildfires |
No |
N/A |
High Winds |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
|
|
Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Regular occurrence, in parts of West Nile, Northern and Eastern Karamoja region due to clan clashes, rebellion leaders, cattle raids and famine. |
International Conflict |
Yes |
Regular occurrence, on the border of South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo resulting in influx of refugees and armed government interventions. Threat of terrorist attacks from Somalia terrorist group Al-Shabaab are also considered relevant. |
Internally Displaced Persons |
Yes |
Occasionally, drought, famine, and Influx of refugees from border districts to South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo causes a migration and internally displaced people in country. |
Refugees Present |
Yes |
Regular occurrence, about 1,5 million refugees are present in transit-centres and refugee settlements from bordering countries of South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, and Democratic Republic of Congo. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Table 1.1.2. Uganda: Seasonal Effects on Logistic Capacity
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
All year around |
All primary roads are tarmacked and passable during most of the year. However, flooding causes damages & temporary obstacles. |
Secondary Road Transport |
May-October |
Heavy rainfall can cause impassable routes on secondary roads that are primary murram and soil surface. |
Rail Transport |
All year around |
Not affected by seasonal climate change. |
Air Transport |
All year around |
Not affected by seasonal climate change. |
Waterway Transport |
All year around |
Not affected by seasonal climate change |
Table 1.1.3. Uganda: Seasonal Effects on Storage Handling
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
All year around |
No seasonal effects on storages. However, the tropical climate in Uganda causes humidity and moist circumstances in closed and non-ventilated storages. |
Handling |
All year around |
No seasonal effects on handling |
Other |
All year around |
No seasonal effects on other activities |
Uganda has no seasonal restraints to storage and handling. However, generally logistics bottlenecks and inefficiencies are present at multiple levels, such as during loading, delivery, warehousing, packaging, and waste management.
Traffic congestion, hurdles along transport journeys, poor 1.3infrastructure, and facilities, all add to higher times and logistics costs which are passed onto the shippers and ultimately borne by the consumers.
Inefficient logistics also have social costs in terms of higher risk of road accidents, inappropriate and unsafe work conditions for drivers, loaders, or staff at warehouses.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
The Government of Uganda and implementing partner coordination is addressed under the leadership of the National Task Force (NTF) and District Task Forces and both with their respective subcommittees.
The Department of Disaster Preparedness and Refugees in the Office of the Prime Minister is the lead government desk in disaster preparedness and management in Uganda.
The coordination of international and domestic disaster relief is undertaken by this Department through the National Emergency Operations Centre.
In addition, the Department is responsible for mobilising resources in collaboration with UN agencies, including Uganda Red Cross Society and other humanitarian organisations, to assist disaster victims immediately after a disaster and in the restoration of their lives.
The government may request international assistance whenever disasters exceed national coping capacity through the Central Appeals Process.
The mandate of Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is to protect Uganda and provide safe and secure environment for Ugandan citizen and to cooperate with civilian authority in emergency situations in cases of natural disasters. For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: UPDF – Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces
Uganda also provides political support to the safety and security in the African region by contribution to the East African Community (EAC). East African Community (eac.int)
Following COVID-19 (2020) pandemic and Ebola outbreak (2022) GoU has focussed emergency response attention on public health responses through the Ministry of Health (MoH).
- The coordination of general health emergencies in Uganda is undertaken by the Strategic Advisory Committee advised by the scientific Committee (strategic), the Incident Management Team (operational) and District (tactical) taskforce.
- The IMT is responsible for the day-to-day review of preparedness and response and the overall clearance of the response decisions is done at the National Task Force (NTF).[1]
- MoH works through the Department of Pharmaceutical and Natural Medicines for the coordination of the pharmaceutical sector.[2]
- National Medical Stores (NMS) is a government agency responsible for procuring, warehousing, and distributing pharmaceutical products to public health facilities.
- Joint Medical Store (JMS), Medical Access Uganda Limited (MAUL), and Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG) are also significant players and complement government’s efforts in pharmaceutical service delivery. National Medicines Policy 2015 (6).pdf (health.go.ug)
Humanitarian Community
Uganda’s public sector funding for its supply chain system benefits from direct investments from several external development partners and donors:
The main UN agencies and implementing partners active and working in Uganda is following:
- World Health Organization (WHO) is active in Monitoring and Evaluation of emergency related outbreaks and detecting serious diseases such as malaria, polio, tuberculosis, Ebola and covid 19: WHO | Regional Office for Africa
- United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is working to keep most vulnerable children alive, safe, and educated in Uganda; focussing on education, child protection, social protection, health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) UNICEF Uganda
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is active and working with protection, assistance, coordination, and monitoring of all shelters and refugee settlements in country: Country - Uganda (unhcr.org)
- African Centre for Disease and Control (CDC) is wo strengthening the capacity and capability to Uganda health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks: Home – Africa CDC
- Ugandan Red Cross Society works with community engagement and disaster management in health services, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), commercial first aid and ambulance services: What We Do (redcrossug.org)
- World Food Programme provides cash/food assistance to meet the food and nutrition needs of refugees and vulnerable Ugandans: Uganda | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID) works in partnership with various sectors to increase resilience and strengthening systems in the country: Uganda | U.S. Agency for International Development (usaid.gov)
- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) addresses the challenges of high maternal mortality, the unmet need for family planning and policymakers to champion solutions to population challenges, gender equality and human rights: UNFPA Uganda | United Nations Population Fund
- The World Bank manages various public investments, economic activities, and development skills projects in Uganda: Uganda Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
- The Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity in the world.
- FEWS NET provides unbiased, evidence-based analysis to governments and relief agencies who plan for and respond to humanitarian crises.
- FEWS net analysts and specialists work with scientists, governments ministries, international agencies, and NGOs to track and publicly report on conditions in the world’s most food-insecure countries: Uganda | Famine Early Warning Systems Network (fews.net)
[1] Uganda Ministry of Health, 2022., National Response Plan for Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak.
[2] WFP 2021, internal report on Covid-19 logistics support to Uganda Ministry of Health
Uganda - 1.2 Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
The below are some of the main authorities in Uganda that has a close link to the logistic capacity in country.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to direct and regulate air transport industry in Uganda: Civil Aviation Authority – Uganda (caa.go.ug)
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to operate a safe, efficient, and well-developed national roads network: Uganda National Roads Authority - Connecting Uganda - Uganda National Roads Authority (unra.go.ug)
Uganda Railway Cooperation (URC) to connect freight solutions for imports/exports and local haulage within the region: Uganda Railway corporation | (urc.go.ug)
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to regulate the generation, transmission, sale, export, import, and distribution of electrical energy in Uganda: ERA | Electricity Regulatory Authority
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to assess, collect and account for central government tax revenue and provide advice to government on matters of policy relating to all revenue sources: Uganda Revenue Authority (ura.go.ug)
Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to promote good governance through enhancing accountability and transparency, and the enforcement of the rule of law and administrative justice in public offices: The Inspectorate of Government | Zero Tolerance to Corruption (igg.go.ug)
National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) to increase farmers access to information, knowledge, and technology for profitable agricultural production: National Agricultural Advisory Services – Agriculture in Uganda (naads.or.ug)
National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to enhance the contribution of agricultural research to sustainable agricultural productivity, economic growth, food security and poverty eradication through generation and dissemination of appropriate technologies, knowledge, and information: Home - National Agricultural Research Organization (naro.go.ug)
National Drug Authority (NDA) to ensure access to quality, safe and effective human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of their production, import and distribution: Home - National Drug Authority (nda.or.ug)
National Medical Stores (NMS) to supply essential medicines and medical supplies effectively and efficiently to Uganda: https://www.nms.go.ug/
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) to regulate and facilitate public procurement and disposal in Uganda by setting standards, building capacity and monitoring: The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority – Procurement (ppda.go.ug)
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to promote and facilitate investment projects, provide serviced land and advocate for a competitive business environment: Home - Uganda Investment Authority
Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) to be the leading private sector body for the business community in Uganda: | Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (chamberuganda.go.ug)
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) to provide effective and innovative leadership in the development, promotion and application of science and technology and its integration in sustainable national development: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (uncst.go.ug)
Uganda Office of Prime minister (OPM) to coordinate government ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure effective delivery of services to the people of Uganda:Office of the Prime Minister – A Coordinated, Responsive and Accountable Government for Socio-Economic Transformation (opm.go.ug)
Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL) to provide stewardship for the National Health Laboratory Network and to guide the prevention of disease and promotion of health in Uganda: Home | Central Public Health Laboratories (cphl.go.ug)
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to promote fair trade, protect the health and safety of the consumers in Uganda: Uganda National Bureau Of Standards (unbs.go.ug)
Uganda Road Fund (URF) to finance the implementation of the annual road maintenance programmes for district, urban and community access roads: Uganda Road Fund
For more information on government agencies, please see following link: Government Agencies | Uganda National Web Portal (gou.go.ug)
Uganda - 1.3 Customs Information
Customs Information
The East African Community collaboration (EACCM) act 2004, amended in 2019 regulates the management and administration of customs duties and imports in Uganda, with a decentralized system where each country collects its own revenue. EAC Customs Management (A) Act, 2019 | East African Legislative Assembly (eala.org)
Although Uganda is a landlocked country, land transportation (trucks, railway) is utilizing both land and water border crossing and transit centers across the region, Lake Victoria and Lake Albert to/from Port Bell and Jinja Pier in Uganda.
Aviation air operations, clearances and customs clearance are completed at the international airports. The handling of Inland container depots (ICD) in Uganda improves cargo flow and increase revenue collection. Goods can either be cleared at the border or at an inland depot.
Option 1: Ability to do clearance at the Port of entry or at the border:
- For organizations that already have exemption
- For corporate companies, especially manufacturing companies handling raw materials.
Option 2. Ability to do clearance at an inland depot:
- In circumstances where the truck arrives but does not have full documentation. The clearing company moves the cargo to an ICD and releases the trucks pending clearance.
Duties and Tax Exemption
Only items, food, and non-food, that are not on the prohibited/restricted list under the law at the time of import are permitted.
- The items specification, quality, packaging, and labelling should be in conformity with the international (Uganda) standards of importation.
- The items imported should have a valid shelf-life period.
- Shipping documents must be presented to relevant customs authorities through the customs agent in the original form in time.
- Mandatory tax waiver request from Humanitarian organizations/agencies for both food and non-food items from MoFA where applicable.
- For Communication items the clearance with communication Commission is required for entry of communication equipment, and mandatory checks (verification) at entry by regulatory authorities namely Customs, Uganda Quarantine Inspection Services, National drug authority, Uganda national Bureau of Standards and the organisation should have an appointed customs clearing/forwarding agent. (Uganda - Customs Regulations (trade.gov);
Department of Public Service Inspection – Ministry of Public Service;
Uganda National Bureau Of Standards (unbs.go.ug)
Table 1.3.1. Uganda: Road, Railway, sea and air transit centers and border crossing.
Country |
Road Transit center and Border crossing to/from Uganda |
Railway Transit Center and Border crossing to/from Uganda |
Sea Transit Center and Border Crossing to/from Uganda |
Air Transit Center and Border Crossing to/from Uganda |
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Kenya |
Malaba and Busia
|
Mombasa via Malaba to Kampala (Northern Corridor) |
Kisumu to Port Bell Kampala and Jinja Pier via Lake Victoria |
Nairobi/Entebbe |
Rwanda |
Katuna, Cyanika, and Kagitumba
|
|
|
Kigali/Entebbe |
DRC |
Bunagana, Goli, and Mpondwe, Araba
|
|
|
Kinshasa/Entebbe |
Tanzania |
Mutukula,
|
Dar es Salaam via Mwanza to Port Bell Kampala (Central Corridor) |
Mwanza to Port Bell Kampala via Lake Victoria |
Dar Es Salaam /Dodoma/Entebbe |
South Sudan |
Nimule, Madi Opei/Tseretenya, and Oraba/Kaya
|
|
|
Juba/Entebbe |
Emergency Response
Exemptions are granted to UN agencies and some NGOs if their imports are meant to support a public service or an emergency operation.
Table 1.3.2. Uganda: Ratified Agreements and Conventions
Agreements / Conventions Description
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Ratified by Country? (Yes /No)
|
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member
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Yes, 03/11/1964 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention
|
Yes, 25/03/2002 |
OCHA Model Agreement
|
Yes, 2006 |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes, 05/09/2002 |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Yes, COMESA 21/12/1981 Yes, IGAD January 1986 Yes, AU 25/05/1968 |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
In the past all Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) were tax exempt; however, the facilitation was abused, and the Government was forced to withdraw the blanket provision. Tax and duty exemption is now granted to only diplomatic missions on a case-by-case basis, depending on the status of the project for which the exemption is being sought.
- If the mission or actual project/program, is in support of a specific public service i.e., health, education, environment etc., the line Ministry would facilitate the tax and duty exemption application.
- Once the agreement is made with the line Ministry, they become responsible for the tax and duty.
- The line Ministry issues the applying entity a promissory note (letter) with a Customs Product Code (CPC) which is passed on to the consignees Clearing Agents.
- Clearing Agent enters the code into the system.
- The promissory note is then approved by the Permanent Secretary of the line Ministry.
- The exemptions are then processed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Table 1.3.3. Uganda: Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status
UN agencies
|
WFP and other UN agencies’ imports are generally duty and Tax exempt, and this includes food and non-food items under their diplomatic status. Process normally involves presentation of all shipping documents plus a tax exemption from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to customs.
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Non-Governmental Organizations
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Duty and tax exemption for NGOs is dependent on the type of goods being imported and purpose of the goods. For humanitarian imports the Government will require:
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Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Clearing of goods in Uganda is a statutory requirement and can be done by a registered clearing agent only. However, where organisations have employed qualified Clearing personnel, the organisation can undertake its own clearance with the right approvals.
Table 1.3.4. Uganda: Exemption Certificate Application Procedure.
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation
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Uganda Duties and Taxes Exemption and Customs Clearance Process The following is information on the duties and taxes exemption (as the two are largely intertwined) process and customs clearance process in Uganda:
Note:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Bill of Entry and Supporting Documents Declaration of goods to Customs is done on a bill of entry (SAD), including:
In Uganda two ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data) Versions are in use namely, ASYCUDA 2.7 and ASYCUDA World. The latter system allows importers to do self-assessment of duty for their goods while in the former system duty assessment is done by customs. Under both Systems, the Customs Clearing Agent prepares a work sheet indicating all the features listed above and takes it to the Direct Trader Input (DTI) Centre for registration. A printout of the entry is then produced with an entry number automatically allocated by the computer.
The following documents support a declaration and should be availed to the customs agent prior to arrival of goods.
Other documents that may be attached on entries to support a declaration include:
It should be noted that not all declarations must have all the above listed supporting documents as this depends on the nature of the import and how the transaction was carried out.
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Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart)
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RECEIPT, CHECKING AND PASSING/REJECTING IMPORTATION DOCUMENTS Receiving and Passing a Declaration Goods are deemed to be entered when the entry, made and signed by the owner in the prescribed manner, is accepted and signed by the proper officer (Customs Officer) and any duty due or deposit required in respect of the goods has been paid or security (Bond of Tax Exemption certificate) has been given for compliance with the law.
Under ASYCUDA 2.7 after the entry has been captured in the computer it is stamped and signed by the proper officer, but payment of duty is done after assessment at Long-room.
Under the ASYCUDA World System, after the registration of the entry at a DTI, payment is done at the bank and the entry lodged at the Customs Business Centre (Long room).
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Exemption Documents Requirements
For all imports the packing list, commercial invoice, airway bill or Bill of Lading must be sent to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) who will then liaise with the Treasury to endorse permission for tax exemption.
Table 1.3.5. Uganda: Exemption Documents Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, Wash and Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare parts |
Staff & office supplies |
Telecom Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, Original 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
AWB, BL and Other Transport Documents
|
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Donation and non-commercial Certificates
|
Original Certificate of Export |
Original Certificate of Export |
Original Certificate of Export |
Original Certificate of Export |
Original Certificate of Export |
Original Certificate of Export |
Packing List
|
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Other Documents |
Certified Food test certificate from exporting country, PIP for Uganda, UNCST, UQIS and UNBS |
N/A |
Import license from Uganda national drug authority before importation, certificate of analysis from exporting country |
JEVIC Certification from exporting country showing that the MV has been tested and fit for purpose. |
Copy of passport, offer letter from the organisation and work permit |
N/A |
Additional Notes: |
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Clearing of goods in Uganda is a statutory requirement and can be done by a registered clearing agent only.
However, where organisations have employed qualified Clearing personnel, the organisation can undertake its own clearance with the right approvals.
|
Customs Clearance
The Customs clearance of goods is done by lodging Import entries and other clearances which are a legal declaration to Customs under the Customs and Excise Act 2004.
To expedite the process of clearing goods is conducted smoothly; certain documents required by Customs should be available on request by the customs officer.
Table 1.3.6. Uganda: General information
Customs Information
|
|
---|---|
Document Requirements |
A Customs Bill of Entry duly completed and signed by a Customs Agent. Other documents related to the purchase and importation of the goods such as following: a) Commercial Invoice b) Bill of Lading (for Imports by Sea) c) Airway Bill (for imports by air) d) Railway consignment note (for imports by rail) e) Freight Invoice f) Insurance certificate (if goods were insured) g) Proforma Invoice h) Certificate of Origin i) Permits (if necessary) j) Original and translated certificates of cancellation or k) permanent export for motor vehicles l) Road transit Customs Document (Commonly known as m) C63) prepared at seaport and entry port in Uganda. n) URA Form 1 for Motor vehicles o) • Any other relevant documents.
|
Embargoes
|
None |
Prohibited Items |
Narcotic drugs, explosives, imitation and counterfeit currency notes/coins, pornographic materials, matches containing white phosphorous, soaps and cosmetic products containing mercury, used tyres for commercial and passenger vehicles, counterfeit goods, distilled beverages containing essential oils or chemical products which are injurious to health, protected species, etc.
|
General Restrictions
|
Arms, ammunitions, explosives require special permit from the ministry of defence.
|
Customs Clearance Documents Requirements
Customs clearance is mandatory for all goods imported into the country
- Note that the standard documents used in the application for tax exemption are the same documents that are used for clearance of goods.
- Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis depending on the nature of the import.
- Note that UN organisations, by the nature of their registration are duty and tax free.
- However, any relief items are granted exemption on a case-by-case basis.
A) Customs Clearance for Import by Road
The EAC Heads of State assented to the ‘One Stop Border Posts Bill 2012’ which provides for the establishment of One Stop Border Posts (OSBP) in the region to facilitate trade through the efficient movement of goods and people within EAC. EALA passes one-stop border law - Capital Business (capitalfm.co.ke)
- This OSBP bill concept is aimed at harmonizing transit clearance: EAC passes law on one-stop border posts - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com)
Outlined below is an overview of the customs clearance process for the import/export cargo conveyed by road through Malaba, Busia, Katuna, Bunagana, Mpondwe, Vurra and Elegu One Stop Border Post (OSBP).
First exit clearance (as described in the Customs section 1.3) will be cleared by Customs at the first point of loading. Final clearance of imported goods is cleared by Ugandan revenue authorities at Malaba or any other One Stop Border Posts and may involve various government agencies with different public service roles as well as standards. For humanitarian consignments, agencies like Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), and Ministry of Agriculture plant Protection officers (Uganda Quarantine Inspection Services) and National diary authority may be involved in physical sighting/ verification of the cargo at the border posts.
Outward clearance from Kenya (Mombasa) starts with the shipping line or shipping agent sends electronic manifest information to the Uganda Revenue Authority at the first point of entry 48 hours before ETA for long hauls from a foreign port. The importer and/or the clearing agent may lodge customs declaration in the Customs system ASYCUDA WORLD as pre-entry of the cargo manifest, that will be validated and/or amended before release from the first point of entry. The cargo is now on hold in the system pending clearance (red, yellow, or green) from the receiving country for release and further transportation to destination. The importer commences tax payment to the port authorities in the first port of entry and the cargo is sealed and released with an Exit Note (movement document C2) to the destination and further custom processing at the receiving country. For goods in transit (T1) the cargo declaration should be lodged in the first point of entry and followed by a regional bond, compliance check, electronically sealed, and transited to final destinations for customs clearance and final payment. In case of direct bond to bond transfer the same procedures apply for release from the bonded warehouse at first point of entry and payment is commenced to receiving country before the release.
However, the procedures described below refers to WFP humanitarian food commodities captured as humanitarian relief items for imports/exports or transit on original documents (Ex 1, Ex 3, C2) and then transformed (T1, WT8 and IM4) to final Exit note at entry whereby laboratory testing is performed at first point of entry before customs clear goods to the Internal Container Depots (ICD) in Kampala/Jinja, etc., for onward Inland clearance.
WFP as other UN agencies have special arrangements with government of Uganda for Humanitarian Cargo and relief items entering the country. The UGMAL is a customs procedure that only applies to Government and UN agencies and is processed with tax exemption and without any additional fees.
In the case of in transfer/transit the documentation is captured by clearing agent from an original IM8 and/or T812 into a WT8 (warehouse transfer) and/or T1 (goods in transit) which includes WFP waybill/Bill of Entry (IM4) and is then submitted for entry into the ASYCUDA WORLD customs system to create T1 UGMAL (virtual bond).
Note: The T1 UGMAL (virtual bond) is used for entry at all border posts in country and for Transfer to warehouses. The goods are then inspected by URA/UNBS at site once received at CDP’s. The T1 UGMAL (virtual bond) is also used for goods in Transit to other countries within the East African Community (EAC).
1. In bound trucks follow a queue (in general 2-3 km long). Each truck stops at the Lower Inward Gate of Uganda, and the driver presents the Bill of Entry (T1 or WT8) for recording truck number, the cargo description and allocation of an inward rotation number. Duration will depend in what position the truck is in the queue, but in general within 1-2 hours.
2. The truck then proceeds to the lower yard for “sighting” which include T1 or WT8 validation and then proceeds through the truck scanner and is parked in the yard pending clearance. Once cleared, the truck receives a IM4 document and proceeds to the upper gate for final entry into the country. If any discrepancies in the documentation or high-risk goods is noted in the consignment the driver may need to stay in the yard or proceed to the verification bay until the physical verification is completed by three regulatory authorities:
- The system that allows 24-hour clearing of cargo using remote control
- The electronic cargo tracking system and integrated border management system in both Malaba and Busia borders.
Process (A) also applies to all other humanitarian organisations and refers to transit entry clearance whereby Malaba customs clears goods to the Internal Container Depots in Kampala/Jinja, etc., for onward Inland clearance.
Outward clearance from Kenya (Export) is quite clear. Major documentation will have been done at the point of loading (Mombasa or Nairobi) under single customs territory (SCT).
At Malaba simple reconciliation and validation is done to confirm exit and ensure that transit cargo is not dumped within Kenya.
Clearance of imported goods in Uganda may involve various government agencies with different public service roles as well as standards.
For example, in health it would be the monitoring of standards in terms of protection of diseases on human, animals and plants.
Therefore, other agencies like Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Uganda Drugs Authority and Ministry of Agriculture plant Protection officers (Uganda Quarantine Inspection Services) may be involved in physical verification of the cargo.
1. In bound trucks follow a queue, after clearance through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Each truck stops at the Lower Inward Gate Uganda, the driver presents two copies of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) declaration for recording truck number, the cargo description and allocation of an inward rotation number. (Duration will depend in what position the truck is in the queue, but in all within 1hour).
2. The truck proceeds to the yard and stops at the gate entrance where the driver is issued with a parking invoice. On entering the yard each truck is then subjected to following verification/sighting by three regulatory authorities (Duration: 30 minutes minimum):
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA):
Food items are subject to full URA customs physical verification.
Uganda Quarantine Inspection Services (UQIS):
N/A
Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fishery (MAAIF):
Inspectors check Phytosanitary Certificates, Import Permit, and fumigation documentation as per international conventions. If the inspector finds any pest infestation, plant infections, grain breakage or contamination in the commodities entering the country or in transit to third countries the officer may recommend direct fumigation or in severe cases may recommend destruction, depending on the findings. For processed foodstuffs, the inspection is then forwarded to UNBS for quality check.
Inspectors check for any pest infestation, plant infections, grain breakage or contamination in commodities entering the country or in transit to third countries as per international conventions. Upon checking each truck, the UQIS inspector allows it in or directs fumigation or may recommend destruction, depending on the findings. For processed foodstuffs, after inspection he forwards to UNBS for quality check.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS):
Inspectors check the Country of Origin, and Certificate of Conformity (COC) with standards relating to quality, shelf life, packaging, and contamination in the foodstuffs and relief items. Imports that meet the required standards are allowed in, but any commodity falling short of these standards is impounded, re-exported to the country of origin, or destroyed at the importers expense.
After the physical verification a truck proceeds to the parking yard. The driver hands over the two original customs crossing copies and a copy of organisation Waybill to the nominated clearing agent office at Malaba or any other customs post.
- The transporters/drivers pays URA road user charges per truck depending on different destination. Furthermore, the transporters must pay parking fees of UGX 10,000 after every 24 hours per truck in the old yard or UGX 12,000 in the new yard. The Road User Charge receipt is handed to authorised clearing agent to attach to the entry which will be prepared as follows.
- A Customs Bill of Entry (IM4) is prepared for declaration of each truck received, by self-data capture done electronically on-line with a system known as Direct Trader Input (DTI) / Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA World) which is linked to the main URA server for instant data transfer from a remote DTI Centre. A hard copy print-out of each bill of entry is attached with the two C63 crossing copies plus a WFP/NGO non-commercial invoice. This compilation is hand carried back to UQIS and UNBS for official certification. The UNBS also requires submission of a completed application forms indicating details relevant for import inspection and clearance.
Upon endorsement by UQIS and UNBS, the entries are lodged at the Customs Long-room receiving section. Here, the entry reference numbers (allocated at data capture) plus other cargo particulars are manually entered in a receiving register.
Note: Humanitarian Organizations require the tax exemption without which they must pay the full tax.
- The Customs Long-room is a restricted area to non-customs staff members. Consignees and their agents therefore have limited control over the documents lodged once they are received at lodging point.
- From the receiving section, the entry is forwarded to the assessment desk to be vetted for any discrepancies in the declaration. The cargo value is reviewed; any errors or inconsistencies in declaration or data capture are queried and corrected. The Officer also queries the ASYCUDA World system to determine the channel of further processing i.e. to go Green, Yellow or Red.
- At the Bonds section, dispatch copies of the C63 from Kenya are attached to the original C63 Crossing copy and reconciliation is made in the register. The Entries are then sent back to the releasing officer’s desk (In Charge Customs Long-room)
- The Releasing Officer then reviews each entry to ensure that all procedures have been observed, prints a release order then endorses the entry as released and forwards to Separation desk.
- At Separation desk, an entry is split into Importer’s copies and Customs Station copies. On receiving copies, the authorised agent further separate office copies from driver’s copies and hand over the latter to the transporter’s representative or drivers.
- Finally the driver is given his copy of the entry and clears through the upper gate. Drivers are assisted by their respective transport company representatives to flag them off.
NOTE: In some cases, the IM4 entries are lodged at Malaba for imports depending on the organisations planning and requirements. This saves money and time since the same 8 stages of customs process will be repeated for inland clearance at ICD in Kampala.
B) Customs Clearance for Import by Rail
In 2005 the Government of Kenya and the Government of Uganda outsourced the management of the Kenya Railways and Uganda Railways to the Rift Valley Railways Consortium (RVR) from South Africa. The selection of RVR management was done through competitive bidding.
For humanitarian organisations importing by rail transport CIP Kampala, the goods are cleared in transit by Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)at Tororo to Kampala for final clearance.
The Procedures for clearance of inbound cargo conveyed by Railway bear some similarity with stages 1 to 8 outlined above albeit with an older version of customs regime. Processing is done at the Tororo Railway Station & Tororo Customs Station, about 17 Km away from the Malaba border point. This following process is customised to WFP because of the presence of their warehouses in Tororo.
In the past, from the Kenyan port of Mombasa, the trains were operated by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC). On arrival at Malaba Railway Station the KRC cleared the wagons to cross into Uganda. Once in Uganda, URC dispatches locomotives from Tororo across the border, to marshal and shunt the wagons to Tororo Railway Station Interstate yard.
The wagons consigned to WFP Kampala are cleared by URC as transit and manifested for onward rail to Kampala. The wagons consigned to WFP Tororo are marshalled at the Goods shed pending customs clearance by the WFP office or its designated agent.
1. Every morning, the agent goes to the Tororo Railway Station and first take stand age of the newly arrived wagons. They then proceed to the customs office and receive the C63s for the Tororo bound wagons and proceed to the RVR Goods Agent who raises the wagon consignment notes accordingly.
2. These documents are compiled to make a Customs Bill of Entry (IM4) declaration for all the wagons manifested and a Cargo receipt is issued by the customs office for URC RVR to immediately shunt the wagons to WFP Tororo Warehouse rail siding.
3. A Customs Verification Officer is assigned to inspect the cargo at the warehouse siding and offloading can proceed, in the presence of the freight forwarders representative. i.e., of nominated WFP forwarders at Mombasa Port.
4. The Verification Officer writes a Verification Account detailing the cargo inspected.
5. The IM4 entry is forwarded for valuation and assessment. In case of a rejection, WFP the customs agent is notified and make the amendment.
6. Finally the IM4 entry is released and forwarded for separation.
7. At separation desk, importer’s copies are split from Customs station copies.
Note: It was intended for the joint Kenya/Uganda Customs border clearance for inbound cargo by Rail, at Malaba, Kenya Railway Station. Entry document processing will no longer be at Tororo but at URA Customs Malaba, Uganda, using the Electronic on-line DTI ASYCUDA World system already in use for cargo by Road. To date this has only been partially implemented to the extent that there are KRA officers who sit in URA offices and vice versa. But full joint border operations have not yet been practically implemented. This collaboration is a project by the World Bank.
Before the computerized system came into place it was possible to do a pre-clearance of goods pending approval of duty and tax exemption. The current system does not have a provision for this. To facilitate smooth flow of humanitarian assistance a new process INSITU has been introduced. The Clearing agent can pre-clear goods into a “warehouse” but releases them for use by the consignee pending receipt of the exemption. The agent then becomes responsible to the Government for the follow-up of the exemption for submission to customs.
Table 1.3.7. Uganda: Customs Clearance Documents Requirements (by commodity)
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)
|
||||||
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|
Food |
NFI (Shelter, Wash and Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare parts |
Staff & office supplies |
Telecom Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original 1 copy, applies to all UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Invoice
|
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original
|
Yes, Original
|
AWB, BL and Other Transport Documents
|
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Original Air waybill or bill of lading. |
Donation and Non- commercial Certificates
|
Original with value stated |
Original with value stated |
Original with value stated |
Original with value stated |
Original with value stated |
Original with value stated |
Packing List
|
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Phytosanitary
|
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Food test certificate from the exporting country |
N/A |
Import license from Uganda national drug authority before importation, certificate of analysis from exporting country |
JVIC Certification from exporting country (showing that the MV has been tested and fit for purpose) |
Copy of passport, offer letter from the organisation and work permit |
N/A |
Additional Notes: |
||||||
Clearing of goods in Uganda is a statutory requirement and can be done by a registered clearing agent only.
However, where organisations have employed qualified Clearing personnel, the organisation can undertake its own clearance with the right approvals.
|
Transit Regime
Commodities in transit through Uganda do not require a COC if they are not stored in the Country. However, Customs Guidance for Transit Items, and documentation required:
- Commercial Invoice showing items are in transit.
- Airway bill or bill of lading
- Packing list
Procedure:
- Transit document, (T1) is prepared and entered into the customs system that these particular items have entered the country.
- If items come by air, the items will be kept in customs warehouse until next transport to the destination is arranged.
- If the items come by sea or road, a customs seal is put on to the consignment after reconciling the content with the invoice and packing list at the boarder (or entry point) and the items driven into customs bonded warehouse. But if transport is available the items will be immediately dispatched.
- A re-export document is prepared when transport to the final destination is available. This is done so as to reflect in the customs system that the items that entered the country have been transited out of the country under customs watch.
- Following the implementation of the PVOC (pre-export verification of conformity) in June 2013, all consignments destined for Uganda and those in transit but stored temporarily in Uganda must have a certificate of Conformity-(COC). Chamber International, export and import support for business (chamber-international.com)
- Consignments arriving without the COC will be subject to a surcharge of 15% of the CIF value as well as inspection and lab analysis which implies a delay in cargo release and extra costs from the inspection which are a minimum of 235 USD per consignment.
- Also, to note is that the COC is valid for 3 months which means that the cargo needs to be received prior to expiry of the certificate or else the inspection would take place at destination.
Uganda - 2 Logistics Infrastructure
Logistics Infrastructure
The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport formulates policies, plans, set standards, build capacity, carryout advocacy, regulate, monitor, and evaluate the works and transport sector in Uganda.
- The Ministry also provides policy and strategic guidance to parastatal bodies under its supervision namely:
- Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Uganda Railways Corporation (URC).
- In regard to Uganda Road Fund (URF), the Ministry provides political and operational oversight in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development which is the parent Ministry.
- The Ministry of Works and Transport is a cluster of priority sectors comprising public building works, railway, water, and air transport.
- As of 2017, and according to the Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda had about 130,000 km of roads, with approximately 5,300 km paved roads that radiate from capital town of Kampala to bigger cities nationwide.
Fig 1. The planned Trans-African Highway from Lagos to Mombasa
The six countries of the East African Community (EAC) are currently in the process of constructing additional railway lines in the region:
- Kenya had by 2018 completed the construction of the Mombasa-Nairobi section of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
- Uganda is planning to construct four additional SGR lines in total 1,547 km to link neighbouring countries including Kenya, Rwanda, DRC, and South Sudan.
Lake Victoria is the principal waterway with commercial traffic.
- In conjunction with train services, the railway companies of Uganda and Tanzania operate train ferries on the lake between railhead ports of the two countries and Kenya.
- These ferries load rail coaches and wagons to/from Jinja Pier and Port Bell and is connecting to Mwanza in Tanzania and Kisumu in Kenya: Transport in Uganda - Wikipedia
Uganda Road projects:
The Government is currently working nationwide with approximately 5,933 km road rehabilitation (gravel and tarmac).
- The Kampala-Entebbe Expressway was completed in 2019.
- The Kampala Northern bypass is currently in the second phase of the project to improve capacity by upgrading the 17.5 km to a dual carriageway standard.
- Uganda National Roads Authority - Connecting Uganda - Uganda National Roads Authority (unra.go.ug)
Uganda Aviation projects:
Uganda is currently undertaking the development of Kabalega International Airport in Kabale/Hoima as well as the expansion of Entebbe airport.
- With a prospect to finalize 3.500 m length runway, cargo terminal, airport rescue and firefighting building, mobile air traffic control tower, accommodation, access roads and parking space: Civil Aviation Authority – Uganda (caa.go.ug)
Uganda Railway projects:
The Ugandan Railways completed rehabilitation works for the warehouses and associated buildings at Port Bell Pier in 2019 and rehabilitation works and drainage improvement for the railway line between Malaba to Gulu and Kampala. Uganda Railway corporation | (urc.go.ug)
Uganda Waterways project:
The Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport Project is to contribute to broad-based poverty alleviation and improvement of livelihoods of people through increased investment in maritime transport and fishing on Lake Victoria.
- Specifically, the project will establish a maritime communications system for safety on Lake Victoria, including the implementation of a maritime safety coordination centre and search and rescue centres on the lake.
- The main beneficiaries of the project are the populations sharing the Lake Victoria Basin as source of income and livelihood in surrounding countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi: Home (works.go.ug)
Uganda - 2.1 Port Assessment
Port Assessment
As a landlocked country, Uganda is highly dependent on access to the Indian Ocean ports of Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salam in Tanzania.
- Historically, much of the imports/exports of goods to the country came up by rail to the Lake Victoria ports in Kenya (Kisumu), and Tanzania (Mwanza) and then transported across the lake on ferries to Jinja Pier and Port Bell or, directly by rail, from Mombasa to Kampala.
- However, the decline of the two ports in Uganda and the unreliability of the existing rail network has resulted in considerable increase in road transportation.
The two ports on Lake Victoria in Uganda are Jinja Pier (non-functioning Port infrastructure) and Port Bell Jinja Pier (reasonably functioning infrastructure). Home (works.go.ug)
- Jinja is basically a Rail Ro/Ro facility which handles merchandise to and from Kisumu in Kenya (used for fishery and research purposes).
- Port Bell has a Ro/Ro railroad facility and receives some vessels operating between Kisumu in Kenya and Mwanza in Tanzania
- The new port of Bukasa which is under construction will dominate transportation across Lake Victoria.[1]
[1] Ministry of Works, 2020, Preparation of the National Integrated Transport Master Plan 2021-2040.
Uganda - 2.1.1 Inland Port of Jinja
Inland Port of Jinja
The Jinja port is approximately 80 km East Northeast of Kampala although it is not fully operational, the port has potential for road and railroad merchandise from Tanzania (Mwanza) and Kenya (Kisumu).
- However, the road and railroad connections in Jinja Port has not been properly utilized for the past 8 years.
- Currently, the Port is only used occasionally by 2 research vessels based there to monitor fish stocks in part of Lake Victoria.
- The port comprises of a singletrack railway connected to Mombasa and Nairobi through Kampala, a RoRo berth adapted for road and rail traffic, and a quay with approximately 10 metres in width.
Other Maritime Infrastructures
- In close proximity to Jinja Port (9 km East) is Jinja Masese Industrial Area and the Bidco Oil Uganda processing plant which owns and operates its own jetty.
- In the same Masese area relatively close is also the Veron shipyard where a 350 tonne RoRo ferry has just been built for UNRA by JGH Marine, a Danish company.
There are 2 major landing sites in Jinja for the fisheries sector:
- Masese landing site and FDC Waterman both selling unprocessed fresh fish to the local and regional market, as well as to several fillet processing plants.
- As part of the Feasibility Plan for the Bukasa Port and for Lake Victoria Transportation this port is projected to be developed into a Fisheries Terminal, Shipyard, and a Marine Training School.[1]
Table 2.1.1. Uganda: Port location and contact Jinja Pier
Port Location and Contact
|
|
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Country
|
Uganda |
Province or District
|
Jinja District |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port
|
Jinja, 4 km |
Ports Complete Name
|
Jinja Pier |
Latitude
|
0°24’51 North |
Longitude
|
33°12’26’ East |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) |
Management Contact Person
|
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International arrivals/departures |
Entebbe International Airport (131 km) |
Port Picture:
Port Performance:
The state of the facilities in Jinja Pier is very run down, and significant renovation would be required to put into an operational state.
- The road access is almost unusable for anything other than 4x4 passenger vehicles.
- The railway that joins this facility to the main line is four Kilometres long.
- The railway station in Jinja is currently active with a train travelling either to or from Kampala to Mombasa every day.
- Rail transport transit times vary from seven to twelve days (compared to four days on road transport).
- Jinja port is in a very dilapidated condition with most of the rail wagon link span deteriorated and fendering systems completely decayed.
- The general cargo berth (quay wall and bollards) is damaged, and the quay pavement is in poor condition.
Seasonal Constraints
|
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Jinja Pier currently receives only small vessels mainly from the fishing industry. |
Handling Figures for 2022
|
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
|
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Berthing Specifications:
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Silo Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Berthing Tugs |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Water Barges |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
General Cargo Handling Berths:
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports – Bagged Cargo |
NA |
Exports – Bagged cargo |
NA |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
NA |
Other Imports |
NA |
Port Handling Equipment:
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Gantries
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Mobile Cranes
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Reach stacker
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
RoRo Tugmaster (with trailer) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Transtainer
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Forklifts
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Facilities:
Facilities
|
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available
|
NA |
NA |
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
|
NA |
NA |
Refrigerated Container Stations
|
NA |
NA |
Other Capacity Details
|
NA |
NA |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)
|
NA |
NA |
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)
|
NA |
NA |
Emergency Take-Off Capacity
|
NA |
NA |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Container per shift)
|
NA |
NA |
Port Security:
Security
|
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant
|
NA |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 =Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
|
NA |
Police Boats
|
NA |
Fire Engines
|
NA |
General Observations:
- The rail track connecting the Port to the URC Jinja main railway station is largely vandalized.
- Port rail tracks to the link-span and shunting yard are dilapidated. Link-span winches are not working.
- The rail jetty fenders need replacement and gangway requires refurbishment.
- The oil jetty for bunkering is not operational at present.
- Road pavement within the port and access roads to the port are badly dilapidated
[1] Ibid.
Uganda - 2.1.2 Inland Port of Port Bell
Inland Port of Port Bell
Port Bell is an active port situated in the Southeast Nakawa Division of Kampala on Lake Victoria; Capacities include:
- A railroad terminal handling rail and road traffic in addition to passenger traffic
- A floating dry dock of 500 MT capacity.
- A concrete quay approximately (115m x 30 m)
- Warehousing, and administrative buildings have recently been renovated, customs facilities, security and a substantial workshop are in operation.
- Two RoRo vessels operate to Mwanza with a total capacity of 80 wagons per week.
- The port receives merchandise and humanitarian supplies from DRC having transited through Tanzania and handles some limited, intermittent exports of consumer goods and construction materials through to northern Tanzania.[1]
Table 2.1.2. Uganda: Port location and contact Port Bell
Port Location and Contact
|
|
---|---|
Country
|
Uganda |
Province or District
|
Kampala City Metropolitan District |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port
|
Kampala |
Ports Complete Name
|
Port Bell |
Latitude
|
0.288900 |
Longitude
|
32.653620 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Uganda Railways Corporation |
Management Contact Person
|
Mr. Tumusiime David |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International arrivals/departures |
Entebbe Airport |
Port Picture:
Port Performance:
Seasonal Constraints
|
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
|
Handling Figures for 2022
|
|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
|
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Berthing Specifications:
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Silo Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Berthing Tugs |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Water Barges |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
General Cargo Handling Berths:
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports – Bagged Cargo |
NA |
Exports – Bagged cargo |
NA |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
NA |
Other Imports |
NA |
Port Handling Equipment:
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Gantries
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Mobile Cranes
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Reach stacker
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
RoRo Tugmaster (with trailer) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Transtainer
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Forklifts
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Facilities:
Facilities
|
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available
|
NA |
NA |
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
|
NA |
NA |
Refrigerated Container Stations
|
NA |
NA |
Other Capacity Details
|
NA |
NA |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)
|
NA |
NA |
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)
|
NA |
NA |
Emergency Take-Off Capacity
|
NA |
NA |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Container per shift)
|
NA |
NA |
Port Security:
Security
|
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant
|
NA |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 =Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
|
NA |
Police Boats
|
NA |
Fire Engines
|
NA |
[1] Ibid.
Uganda - 2.1.3 Inland Port of Bukasa
Inland Port of Bukasa
Bukasa Port was initiated almost a decade ago but went into limbo till around 2014 when German consultants (Gauff Engineering) negotiated to complete a feasibility study, finance, design and manage the project for its realization.
- Currently, the 8 km access road to the site is under construction and the projected cargo will feed the port via rail connections to and from the offshore ports at Kisumu and Mwanza to the Indian Ocean ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.
- Hinterland freight opportunities also exist through to the Eastern Democratic Republic of The Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi.
- The project master plan envisaged that the port would be able to handle 2.4 MM T of freight rising to above 11.5 MM T by the end of phase 3 over a 20- year period.
- The current timeline has moved forward to 2022/23 for completion of phase 2 at the earliest.
- For this project to achieve its objectives it is dependent on internal infrastructure developments in the hinterland of the port within Uganda but also in Kenya and Tanzania.
- The ports in Mwanza will need considerable upgrading to handle the freight forecasts, not only within the ports themselves but the rail access feeding them as well.
- A new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) projects are under way in both Kenya and Tanzania, both may connect to Lake Victoria within 3 – 4 years.
- Hinterland connectivity of the port to the road and upgrade of existing metre gauge rail links into the Ugandan transportation system are also required to evacuate the port merchandise from the port for onward internal distribution. 
Table 2.1.3. Uganda: Port location and contact Port Bukasa
Port Location and Contact
|
|
---|---|
Country
|
Uganda |
Province or District
|
Kampala |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port
|
Kampala City |
Ports Complete Name
|
NA |
Latitude
|
NA |
Longitude
|
NA |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
NA |
Management Contact Person
|
NA |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International arrivals/departures |
NA |
Port Picture:
N/A
Port Performance:
Seasonal Constraints
|
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
|
Handling Figures for 2022
|
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
|
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Berthing Specifications:
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Silo Berth |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Berthing Tugs |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Water Barges |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
General Cargo Handling Berths:
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports – Bagged Cargo |
NA |
Exports – Bagged cargo |
NA |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
NA |
Other Imports |
NA |
Port Handling Equipment:
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Gantries
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Mobile Cranes
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Reach stacker
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
RoRo Tugmaster (with trailer) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Transtainer
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Forklifts
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Container Facilities:
Facilities
|
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available
|
NA |
NA |
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
|
NA |
NA |
Refrigerated Container Stations
|
NA |
NA |
Other Capacity Details
|
NA |
NA |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)
|
NA |
NA |
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)
|
NA |
NA |
Emergency Take-Off Capacity
|
NA |
NA |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Container per shift)
|
NA |
NA |
Port Security:
Security
|
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant
|
NA |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 =Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
|
NA |
Police Boats
|
NA |
Fire Engines
|
NA |
Uganda - 2.2 Aviation
Aviation
Due to the landlocked nature of the country, air transport is of strategic importance to the Ugandan nation. It is an alternative gateway to the rest of the world and provides the most efficient and quickest transport means to and from Uganda.
- The last three years, the Uganda Aviation have showed growth on international traffic by in average 8% per year (if seen over the latest ten year the growth per annum is 5% in average).
- Cargo has an increase of 5% per year in average (when seen over the latest ten years the average growth rate is 0.7% per year).
- Domestic air travel has the latest three years increased by 22% per year in average (seen on the latest ten years an average increase is 1.5% per year).[1]
[1] Ibid.
Uganda - 2.2.1 Entebbe International Airport
Airport Overview:
Entebbe International Airport is the principal international airport of Uganda.
- Located near Entebbe town, on the shores of Lake Victoria, and about 41 km (25 mi) southwest of Kampala.
- The airport is open 24 hrs with direct flights to 20 domestic and international destinations.
- In terms of passengers’ international air transport is increasing, whereas domestic air traffic has been decreasing since 2015.
- Air cargo is as well an important element for the international air traffic in Entebbe airport.
- Export cargo is mainly fresh products, fish on crushed ice, fruits, and fresh flowers. These products accounts for around 95% of the export cargo.
- The main part, around 80%, of the import cargo is general cargo, where pharmaceuticals are one of the main product categories: Entebbe International Airport – Civil Aviation Authority (caa.go.ug)
Table 2.2.1 Uganda: Airport location and contact Entebbe International Airport
Airport Location and Contact
|
|
---|---|
Country
|
Uganda |
Province or District
|
Entebbe |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport
|
Kampala, 45 km away from Entebbe Airport |
Airport Complete Name
|
Entebbe International Airport |
Latitude
|
0.044722 |
Longitude
|
32.44303 |
Elevation (ft and m)
|
3,782 ft and 1.153 m |
IATA Code
|
EBB |
ICAO Code
|
HUEN |
Managing Company
|
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority |
Management Contact
|
Mr. Mr. Barungi – Manager airports |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport
|
MUNUSCO Base |
Airport Picture:
Description and Contacts of Key Companies:
There are three cargo handling companies in EBB
- DAS Handling Limited.
- National Aviation Services (MANZIES AVIATION) formerly Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS)
- Fresh Handling Limited (this one specialises in handling exports of cut flowers, horticultural and agricultural products).
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator:
Performance for 2023
|
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
Total aircraft movements
|
|
|
|
Total passengers
|
1,,993,320 |
166,410 |
5,547 |
Total capacity of the airport (MT)
|
|
|
|
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Runway(s):
Runway – 1. (12/30) |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions
|
2,408m X 46m |
Runway Orientation
|
0° 02.45’ N / 32° 26.51’ E |
Runway Surface
|
Asphalt |
Runway Condition
|
Good |
Runway – 2. (17/35) |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions
|
3,658m X 46 m |
Runway Orientation
|
0° 02.25’ N / 32° 26.17’ E |
Runway Surface
|
Asphalt |
Runway Condition
|
Good |
Helicopter Pad(s):
Helipad – 1. |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No)
|
Yes |
Largest helicopter that can land
|
Mi-26 (no limit) |
Width and Length (meters)
|
|
Surface
|
Asphalt
|
Airport Infrastructure Details:
Infrastructure
|
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security
|
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity
|
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control
|
Yes |
Firefighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information
|
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids
|
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock
|
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Customs
|
Yes |
Jet – A1 Fuel |
Yes |
Immigration
|
Yes |
AVGAs 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building
|
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal
|
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo Terminal
|
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile units) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to airfield
|
Yes |
Latrine services |
Yes |
Control Tower
|
Yes |
Firefighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Weather Facilities
|
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
Catering Services
|
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Base Operating room
|
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB
|
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS
|
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details:
According to the Airport Expansion Masterplan (2014), cargo traffic was expected to be 77,100 tons in 2018, 100,700 in 2023 and 172,100 in 2033.
- Main exports by air are fish (about 45% of total), fresh flowers (about 20%) and other fresh products (about 20%); many exports depend on the availability of cold storage facilities.
- The airport began a USD200 million expansion project in 2016, which includes the construction of a new cargo centre with total storage capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes.
Operating Details
|
|
---|---|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo
|
Antonov 124/225- B-747 |
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet
|
All categories |
Total aircraft parking area (m2)
|
17,327m2 |
Storage Area (MT) and (CM3)
|
20,000m2 |
Cargo handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)
|
Various |
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)
|
Yes |
Can elevators /Hi Loaders that reach upper level of B747 (Yes/ No)
|
Yes |
Loading Ramps (Yes / No)
|
Yes |
Storage Facilities:
ENHAS/MANZIES AVIATION offers cold storage facilities at its offices located within Entebbe International Airport.
ENHAS is located within the Cargo Terminal and within its perimeters are government departments like Customs, Police, Veterinary Inspectors and Fish Inspectors and the Plant Inspectors which ensure seamless operations: IATA - Entebbe Handling Services Ltd.
Airfield Costs:
Navigation Charges
|
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
0 – 7,000 |
7,001 – 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $
|
US$25 |
US$200 |
US$273 |
Landing USD - $
|
US$5 1000KGS |
US$5 Per 1000KGS
|
US$6 Per 1000kgs |
Night Landing USD - $
|
It varies on the type of aircraft |
It varies on the type of aircraft |
It varies on the type of aircraft |
Night Take-Off USD - $
|
|
|
|
Parking
|
US$5 Per day |
US$30 Per day |
US$40 per day |
Handling Charges
|
As per standard CAA tariffs |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges:
|
Price per Liter USD - $
|
---|---|
Jet A-1
|
US$0.53 |
Avgas
|
US$2.22 |
Cargo Terminal Charges:
Cargo handling is done by ENHAS at Entebbe airport and charges are only provided at ENHAS on request. Charges can only be provided
Import Charges
|
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge per kg
|
US$0.15 per kg |
|
Break Bulk Fee
|
na |
|
Diplomatic mail
|
US$20 |
|
Strong Room – per consignment
|
US$0.10 |
|
Cold Storage Fee
|
US$0.02 |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Work Hours
|
na |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA - invoice- receipt
|
na |
|
Storage per day
|
US$0.05 per kg |
|
Delivery beyond warehouse using forklift
|
US$100 (Minimum) |
|
Export Charges
|
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge – Unpalletized cargo
|
US0.02 per kg |
|
International airway bill
|
$50.00 |
|
Local Airway Bill
|
$50.00 |
|
Airway Bill Amendment - Cancellation
|
$50.00 |
|
Airway Bill Documentation
|
$50.00 |
|
Diplomatic mail
|
$50.00 |
|
General Cargo
|
US$0.02 per kg |
|
Security:
UCAA process of getting Entebbe International Airport ICAO certified was completed in Nov 2023.
The security system at Entebbe airport has been improved by the implementation of new security equipment, which has been installed in the airport at the entrance to the Passenger Terminal Building.
Uganda - 2.2.2 Gulu National Airport
Gulu Airport is a civilian and military airport in Northern Uganda, located some 3 kilometers (1.9 mi), by road, northwest of the central business district of the city of Gulu, the largest metropolitan area in Northern Uganda. This location is approximately 303 kilometers (188 mi), by air, north of Entebbe International Airport.
Gulu Airport serves the city of Gulu, and it is one of the 13 upcountry airports under the administration of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. It is also one of the five upcountry airports which are authorized to handle cross-border air traffic from or destined for neighboring countries, in an effort to promote tourism within Eastern Africa.
The airport grounds are fenced off completely to minimize animal movements onto the runway. The airport is situated 3,510 feet (1,070 m) above sea level and has a single paved runway which 3,139 meters (10,299 ft.) in length.
The airport lacks airplane refueling facilities and no customs service is available. However, crash-assistance and fire service (fire truck with 2,000 liters (530 US gal) of water, foam capability and DCP) is at hand between 08:00am – 5:00pm (local time). A small terminal is located next to the airport and taxis service the trip to town. A newly installed mobile Air Traffic Control Center is available from 08:00am until 5:00pm (local time). ATC may be contacted on 123.7 MHz using HF communications. No navigation aids, runway lights or VHF exists. The weather office in Gulu town is not in use.
Airfield Details |
|||
Country |
Uganda |
Latitude |
2.81 |
---|---|---|---|
Province / District |
Gulu |
Longitude |
32.27 |
Airfield Name |
Gulu Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
3,510 feet |
IATA & ICAO codes |
ULU, ICAO: HUGU |
Surface |
1,070 m |
Town or City (closest) |
Lamwo |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
Yes |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
3,139 meters |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
Nil |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Heading |
Nil |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
The airport lacks airplane refueling facilities.
Price per Unit |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
$1.06 |
Avgas |
$1.06 |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Information relating to fees payable at the airport can be obtained from CAA offices
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
Uganda - 2.2.3 Domestic Airports
Domestic Airports
The domestic air travel is limited (today in total 32,000 passengers in and out of the 11 airports managed by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA): Civil Aviation Authority – Uganda (caa.go.ug)
At present no substantial air cargo facilities other than Entebbe International Airport are expected to be operational in the short and medium term.
Table 2.2.1 Uganda: Functional airports in country:
Airports in Uganda
|
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nr. |
ICAO |
IATA |
NAME |
LOCATION |
COUNTRY |
1. |
HUAR |
RUA |
Arua Airport |
Arua |
Uganda |
2. |
HUEN |
EBB |
Entebbe International Airport |
Entebbe |
Uganda |
3. |
HUGU |
ULU |
Gulu Airport |
Gulu |
Uganda |
4. |
HUJI |
JIN |
Jinja Airport |
Jinja |
Uganda |
5. |
HUKF |
KBG |
Kabalega Falls Airport |
Kabalega Falls |
Uganda |
6. |
HUKC |
KLA |
Kampala Airport |
Kampala |
Uganda |
7. |
HUKS |
KSE |
Kasese Airport |
Kasese |
Uganda |
8. |
HUMI |
KCU |
Masindi Airport |
Masindi |
Uganda |
9. |
HUMA |
MBQ |
Mbarara Airport |
Mbarara |
Uganda |
10. |
HUSO |
SRT |
Soroti Airport |
Soroti |
Uganda |
11. |
HUTO |
TRY |
Tororo Airport |
Tororo |
Uganda |
- Arua Airport is one of the domestic airports and is located in the city of Arua, in the Northern region of Uganda.
- The airport has an unpaved runway with length of 1,800m and width of 30m, serving single and twin prop-engine aircraft.
- Presently, Eagle Air operates with 17 scheduled flights weekly. There are also flights performed by Mission Aviation Fellowship, United Nations, AIM Air, Samaritan Purse, Kampala Aero Club and Flight Training Centre.
- Uganda Government is set to commence expansion works on Arua airport to international standards; the Masterplan and detailed design are prepared by the UCAA for the upgrading works of the Arua Airfield into a regional and international airport.
- Gulu Airport is a civilian and military airport located in the Northern Region of Uganda. It has a single paved runway with length of 3,100m and width of 45m.
- The development project includes construction of a new runway, taxiways and apron, new cargo centre, new terminal complex, air traffic control tower, airport rescue and firefighting station, and an admin block.
- Kasese Airport is located in Kasese District in the Western region of Uganda. Airport has an unpaved runway with length of 1,600m and width of 30m.
- The development project includes construction of a new runway, taxiways and apron, new cargo centre, new terminal complex, air traffic control tower, airport rescue and firefighting station, and an admin block.
- Kidepo Airport is located in Kidepo Valley National Park, in Northern region of Uganda. Airport has an unpaved runway with length of 1,280m and width of 30m.
- Kisoro Airport is located in the Western Uganda district of Kisoro serving Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
- Moroto Airport is located in the Northern Uganda district of Moroto. Airport has an unpaved runway with length of 1,600m and width of 30m.
- Pakuba Airport is an airfield located in Murchison falls national park in North-western Uganda. Airport has unpaved runway with length of 1,760m and width of 30m.
- Soroti Airport is located in Eastern Uganda and majorly used by East Africa Civil Aviation Academy for training purposes. The airport has one paved runway with length of 1,860m and width of 30m.
World airport database - Airport Codes in Uganda (UG) (airport-data.com)
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft:
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) was established in 1991 with the main objective of promoting safe, regular, secure, and efficient use and development of civil aviation and carries out the following functions:
- Advisory role to Government in relation to civil aviation policy.
- Regulation of safety, security and doing business in air transport.
- Management and development of major airports within the country.
- Provision of air traffic and navigation centers.
Ongoing Projects:
Entebbe International Airport is currently being expanded to a capacity of 3 million passengers per year.
- Construction is currently ongoing; project plans include upgrade of runways, taxiways, apron expansion, new cargo terminal and a significant expansion of the passenger terminal.
Kabaale International Airport is also currently under construction in the western part of Uganda. This is a new greenfield airport.
- Main purpose of this airport is to allow transporting of materials that will be utilized in Uganda's planned oil refinery in Hoima.
- It is expected that the airport will support the development of the region's oil industry, as well as developing regional tourism and agriculture.
According to UCAA there are also plans to expand some of the up-country airports, current status is that a new passenger terminal has been completed in Arua in the Northwest region.
The government of Uganda’s relaunched national airline, Uganda Airlines, in August 2019. The carrier’s fleet is currently four Bombardier CRJ-900s and two Airbus 330 category.
The domestic market within air traffic is limited and mainly related to high-end business, oil sector, emergency services and part of the tourism market.
Uganda - 2.3 Road Network
Road Network
The road transport is by far the most dominant mode of transport in Uganda, carrying over 95% of passenger and freight traffic.
- The road network comprises of about 21,120 km of national roads in total, 5,878 km of urban paved roads and about 15,226 km of unpaved community roads, connecting communities, and districts countrywide: The National Road Network - Uganda National Roads Authority (unra.go.ug)
- Uganda logistics are heavily dependent on road transport and on the Northern Corridor for its freight flows.
- Sensitive and perishable exports are transported by road (4 Days) to Mombasa whilst other products are transported by road and rail (5 - 14 days).
- Internal distribution within Uganda is predominately by road.
- Uganda is also a transit country with cargo being transported by road through to The Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Rwanda.[1]
The Ugandan trucking fleet is fragmented and predominantly contains of small holder companies with an aging truck fleet, and most trucks are pre-used and between 10 and 20 years old.
- Most of the trucks moving Uganda’s import/export centres around Kampala and Mukono (central region).
- The second largest route is Tororo-Lira-Gulu (where most of the exports reach countries such as South Sudan and Northern DRC).
- By far the Northern corridor from Mombasa-Nairobi-Tororo-Kampala is the busiest and most congested freight corridor in the country (with bottlenecks to be expected).
Distance Matrix:
Table 2.3.1. Uganda: Distances from major towns (Km)
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
|
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kampala |
Tororo |
Moroto |
Gulu |
Arua |
Hoima |
Fort Portal |
Kabale |
Kampala
|
0 |
210 |
460 |
334 |
449 |
200 |
294 |
409 |
Tororo
|
210 |
0 |
322 |
377 |
590 |
408 |
502 |
617 |
Moroto
|
460 |
322 |
0 |
387 |
600 |
494 |
683 |
867 |
Gulu
|
334 |
377 |
387 |
0 |
248 |
231 |
426 |
736 |
Arua
|
449 |
590 |
600 |
248 |
0 |
257 |
450 |
706 |
Hoima
|
200 |
408 |
494 |
231 |
257 |
0 |
196 |
451 |
Fort Portal
|
294 |
502 |
683 |
426 |
450 |
196 |
0 |
313 |
Kabale
|
409 |
617 |
867 |
736 |
706 |
451 |
313 |
0 |
Table 2.3.2. Uganda: Travel time from major towns (hours)
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours)
|
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kampala |
Tororo |
Moroto |
Gulu |
Arua |
Hoima |
Fort Portal |
Kabale |
Kampala
|
0 |
4:26 |
7:47 |
5:08 |
7:40 |
3:36 |
4:52 |
6:51 |
Tororo
|
4:26 |
0 |
4:54 |
6:14 |
10:01 |
7:58 |
9:10 |
10:53 |
Moroto
|
7:47 |
4:54 |
0 |
6:02 |
9:53 |
8:05 |
11:13 |
13:59 |
Gulu
|
5:08 |
6:14 |
6:02 |
0 |
4:28 |
3:35 |
6:44 |
11:40 |
Arua
|
7:40 |
10:01 |
9:53 |
4:28 |
0 |
4:44 |
7:53 |
12:33 |
Hoima
|
3:36 |
7:58 |
8:05 |
3:35 |
4:44 |
0 |
3:15 |
7:54 |
Fort Portal
|
4:52 |
9:10 |
11:13 |
6:44 |
7:53 |
3:15 |
0 |
5:01 |
Kabale
|
6:51 |
10:53 |
13:59 |
11:40 |
12:33 |
7:54 |
5:01 |
0 |
Road Security:
Road safety is a major problem in Uganda and most accidents take place on the Northern Corridor entering/exiting Greater Kampala region: Annual-Crime-Report-2018.pdf (upf.go.ug)
- According to the 2018 traffic and road safety report the number of crashes in country was 12 805 and out of these 3 195 was fatal.
- However, according to preliminary research by Makerere University School of Public Health the figure may be as high as 9,000 road traffic accident fatalities annually.
- About 40% of the traffic accidents happens within the Greater Kampala region.
- There is no specific regulation on truck driving hours in Uganda (long driving hours for 4 to 6 days with very little rest is common on long haul transport).
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits:
Axle loads and vehicle dimensions are regulated under UNRA Vehicle Dimension Regulations, 2017.[2] Maximum load for 2 axels (8-tyre) is 18 tonnes, 3 axels and 4 axels.
- Regulations comply with the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite maximum allowed standard although axle loads, and dimensions are not still fully harmonized within EAC area.
- 35 possible vehicle dimension configurations with maximum load limit being 56 Tons for 7 or more axle vehicles.
- The standard for long haul transport is a 6-axle truck where the existing axle load limit allows a Gross Vehicle Mass of 48 tons, giving a payload of about 30-32 metric tons.
- 5-axle trucks are also common with maximum gross mass being 42 tonnes and payload of 25-27 tonnes.
Below table shows the gross vehicle weight plus the axle load limit currently in force within Uganda and the East African Region. These are coherent with international best practice.
Table 2.3.3. Uganda: Gross weight and axle load limits.
Axle Load Limits
|
Uganda |
Kenya |
Tanzania |
---|---|---|---|
Truck with 2 axels
|
18 |
18 |
18 |
Truck with 3 axels
|
22 |
22 |
22 |
Truck with 4 axels
|
30 |
30 |
30 |
Semi-trailer with 3 axels
|
34 |
34 |
34 |
Semi-axels with 4 axels
|
36 |
36 |
36 |
Semi-trailer with 5 axels
|
42 |
42 |
42 |
Semi-trailer with 6 axels
|
48 |
48 |
48 |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axels
|
42 |
42 |
42 |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axels
|
48 |
48 |
48 |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axels
|
52 |
52 |
52 |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axels
|
56 |
56 |
56 |
- Regarding Northern Corridor (Mombasa – Kampala) Road Class and Surface Conditions:
The Northern Corridor Road network is the main arterial cargo highway for Eastern Africa and runs from the port city of Mombasa through Nairobi and Kampala to Kisangani in eastern DRC. Tributaries branch off to Mwanza, Juba, Bujumbura, and Kigali.[3]
- The entire Northern Corridor Road network covers approximately 12,707 Km in length distributed as follows: 1,323.6 Km in Kenya, 2,072 km in Uganda, 1,039.4 km in Rwanda, 567 km in Burundi, 4,162 km in DRC and 3,543 km in South Sudan.
- It is a multi-modal corridor and is recognized as the most significant corridor for logistics in East and Central Africa. Its transport network consists of modes of surface transport routes linking the landlocked countries to the Port of Mombasa.
- These surface modes include road, rail, and inland waterways. The existing infrastructure along the Northern Corridor consists of physical transport infrastructure that is crucial for trade facilitation and provides logistics services that reduce costs, as well as soft infrastructure to facilitate faster clearance and processing of goods.
- In Uganda the northern corridor is approximately 2,072 km long, out of which, about 79% of total road network are paved and in good condition 13% in fair condition.
- Transport market across the corridor is currently not favourable for rail transport.
- Road haulage is quite competitive in terms of cost and time along the Northern Corridor, even though this is achieved through exhausting driving times, poor working conditions for drivers, major road safety concerns, road congestion and many other externalities.
- Heavy trucks cause road surface deterioration over relatively short periods and therefore the road network should be continuously improved for increasing traffic demand and well maintained for safe and efficient logistic transport as well as passenger transport.
Long transit times can sometimes be explained by the combination of multiple factors, some of these are mentioned below: Home (ttcanc.org)
- Traffic congestion is evident in urban areas along the Northern Corridor including the major towns/city of Port Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret or Kisumu (& abundance of speed mitigation measures and stopping points: interchanges, speed humps, checkpoints, weight bridges, etc).
- Waiting times (at the border) capacity at border points for processing is sometimes insufficient resulting in long queues near the border.
- NB: The Northern Corridor Observatory estimated that stops at the border took on average 6 hours & JICA Northern Corridor study calculated that crossing the border could take about 1.5 days.[4]
- Breakdowns. The Northern Corridor Observatory 2018 showed that a median of 5.13 hours was lost because of breakdowns.
- Congestion Transit time statistics of the Northern Corridor show that time spent on the Ugandan side reflects aggravated congestion and delays due to densely populated areas, and traffic with absence of efficient bypasses and expressways.
- Waiting times (to clear at International Container Depos - ICD). Although border stations operate 24/7, working times and clearance at most ICDs are made manually and only during daytime.
In order to take full advantage of the export potential to the regional market, improvements on the traffic linkage to surrounding railway corridors will be key in developing the trade: Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority: Home (ttcanc.org)
- African countries including EAC are major export destinations and account for 45% and 66% of the current volume of exports from Kenya and Uganda, respectively.
- Logistic hubs in major cities of East Africa will also be essential for development strategies since they play several roles in flow of commodities including;
- Modal shift (truck to rail).
Container depots. - Inventory management
- Location and maintenance of standard gauge railway (SGR) lines and stations
- Modal shift (truck to rail).
[1] Ibid.
[2] Uganda National Roads Authority (Vehicle dimensions and load control) Regulations, The Uganda Gazette No. 49, Volume CX, dated 31st August 2017.
[4] Kenya Ministry of Transport, Uganda Ministry of Works, Japan International Cooperation., 2017. Project For Master Plan on Logistic in Northern Economic Corridor. EI, JR, 17-053.
Uganda - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Tororo-Malaba
Border Crossing of Tororo-Malaba
For Ugandan imports and exports,
- 90% had an Origin/Destination in Kampala.
- 70% of through traffic use the Malaba/Busia-Kampala route.
- 10% Approximately take the Northern route directly.
- 11% proceed past the Kampala Area to the Western route.
Uganda plays a central role in linking the African Member States.
- It is bordered to the north by South Sudan (via Elegu/ Nimule border; Oraba/Kaya border; Madi Opei/Tseretenya border and Afoji/Kajokeji borders).
- To the west, Uganda links to the Democratic Republic of Congo (via Vurra/ Aru border; Goli/ Mahagi border; Mpondwe/ Kasindi border; Ishasha/ Ishasha border; Bunagana/Bunagana border; Ntoroko /Ntoroko border and Lia/Lia borders).
- To the south-west Uganda links to Rwanda (via Katuna/ Gatuna border; Mirama Hills/ Kagitumba border; and Cyanika/ Cyanika borders).
- The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania.[1]
There are many identified gaps for more efficient border crossing operation, such as:
- Clearing agents do not provide 24hours/7days operation.
- Lack of adequate streetlights & security operations.
- Lack of scanners to minimize on physical examination of goods.
- Frequent blackout and slow speed or customs procedure.
- Bond cancellation procedure remains slow & manual.
Border Crossing Location and Contact
|
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Tororo-Malaba |
Province or District
|
EASTREN Region |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing
|
Tororo |
Latitude
|
43.6532° N |
Longitude
|
79.3832° W |
Managing Authority / Agency
|
URA |
Contact Person
|
|
Travel Times
|
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Tororo-Malaba |
Nearest International Airport
|
Entabbe International Airport |
Nearest Port
|
Mombassa- Kenya |
Nearest Location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity
|
Tororo |
Other information
|
NA |
|
|
Contact Person
|
|
Hours of Operation
|
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Tororo-Malaba |
Mondays
|
24 Hrs operational |
Tuesdays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Wednesdays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Thursdays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Fridays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Saturdays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Sundays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
National Holidays
|
24 Hrs operational
|
Seasonal constraints
|
24 Hrs operational
|
[1] 2020, Joint Northern and Central Corridor Performance Report, Annual report 2016-2019.
Uganda - 2.4 Railway Assessment
Travel Time Matrix:
Travel time between Malaba and Kampala increased from 18.5hours in 2016 to almost 24hrs in 2017 and remained above 20hrs in 2018-2019 at a commercial speed of 20-21km/hr vs the design speed of 55km/hr. The turnaround time that had been reduced in 2015 (i.e., to 16-12 days) has increased again to approximately one month.
Poor and worsening financial results have put rail operations in a critical situation as expenses have not been reduced at the same path as declining revenue from an ever-smaller market. Costs per ton*km reached almost double than revenue. URC is dealing with this critical situation through reduced costs and developing other business as the southern route to Port Bell and marine services.
Table 2.4.6. Uganda: Travel Time Matrix.
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours/days/ or weeks)
|
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Capital
|
Town A |
Town B |
Town C |
Town D |
Town E |
Town F |
Town G |
Capital
|
|
Malaba (Kenya) |
Tororo |
Jinja |
Kampala |
Port Bell |
Mombasa (Kenya) |
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) |
Town A
|
Malaba (Kenya) |
0 |
0:55 hour |
|
18 hours |
|
|
|
Town B
|
Tororo |
|
0 |
9:10 hours |
|
|
|
|
Town C
|
Jinja |
|
|
0 |
11:39 hours |
|
|
|
Town D
|
Kampala |
18 hours |
|
|
0 |
0:23 hour |
15 days |
|
Town E
|
Port Bell |
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
Town F
|
Mombasa (Kenya) |
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
Town G
|
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
Other planned projects:
The Government of Uganda through Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is undertaking rehabilitation works for the Tororo – Namanve section: Rehabilitation of Tororo to Namanve Railway Line | Uganda Railway corporation (urc.go.ug)
The European Union and the Government of Uganda are supporting the development initiative for Northern Uganda through the rehabilitation of Tororo-Gulu railway line. This route will also provide a link between the port of Mombasa and Northern and Eastern Uganda, as well as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Tororo – Gulu Railway Rehabilitation | Uganda Railway corporation (urc.go.ug)
The Gulu Logistics hub is designed as a dry port with rail and truck terminals for transportation, transhipment, organization, separation, coordination, and distribution of cargo for national and international transit on a commercial basis: Gulu Logistics Hub | Uganda Railway corporation (urc.go.ug)
For more information on Uganda Railway Corporation Capacity Development programs, please see following link: Capacity Building Program | Uganda Railway corporation (urc.go.ug)
[1] Ministry of Works, 2020, Preparation of the National Integrated Transport Master Plan 2021-2040
[2] Ministry of Works, 2020, Preparation of the National Integrated Transport Master Plan 2021-2040
[3] Ministry of Works, 2020, Preparation of the National Integrated Transport Master Plan 2021-2040
According to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Uganda is located in a key position for regional trade corridors and regional development in connecting the landlocked, resource-rich countries with an external port (Kenya's Port of Mombasa): Japan International Cooperation Agency (jica.go.jp)
The LAPSSET Corridor Program is Eastern Africa’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project bringing together Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan with improved rail connections and oil pipelines. The LAPSSET corridor will mean that South Sudan volumes will not be any more a captive traffic for Uganda, although Tororo to Gulu railway line and Ugandan Logistics Hubs may provide some competitive advantages to retain some of this traffic in the short term: LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority – Building Transformative and Game Changer Infrastructure for a Seamless Connected Africa
Central Corridor (Dar es Salaam – Kampala) construction of SGR railway line:
The Central Corridor by railway links Uganda through the inland port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria and onto Dar es Salaam Port also links Burundi and Eastern DRC through the inland port of Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika: Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority: Reports (ttcanc.org)
The Tanzanian government is working on initiatives to revitalize the Central Corridor (by 2025) targeting reduced turnaround time between Kampala to Mwanza to just 10 hours. Work is ongoing on the Tanzania standard gauge railway where the main objective is to construct a Standard Gauge railway network from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza (1219kms). The project plans to use of advanced technology for electrified carriage with a maximum speed of 160 kph for passenger trains and 120 kph for freight trains (with capacity of 35 tons per axle). Challenges identified that are associated with this trade route include:- Lake Victoria (Mwanza-Kampala) is served by only two (2) vessels, that is Mv Pamba and Mv Umoja. However, Mv Uhuru is also operational along that route, and is currently covering the section of Kisumu to Mwanza.
- The road user fee ($520) for Ugandan registered trucks has made the central corridor expensive and uncompetitive for shippers and transporters.
- Storage related issues at the port such as demurrage is due to the negligence of some of the stakeholders at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
- Telecommunications between Uganda and Tanzania is expensive
- Uganda’s customs agents need access to TANCIS
Northern Corridor (Port of Mombasa – Kampala) construction of SGR railway line.
The Northern Corridor railway includes 485 km-long Standard Gauge line from the port of Mombasa to Nairobi Inland Container Deport (ICD).
In Port of Mombasa the cargo throughput includes break-bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized cargo, transit cargo, and transshipment.Table 2.4.4. Uganda: Government connected rail sidings to the MGR line
Name of Siding
|
Length (km) |
Location |
---|---|---|
Roofings – Namanve |
0,57 |
Kampala |
Nomi Siding |
0,48 |
Kampala |
Ntake Siding |
1,44 |
Kampala |
Liberty Siding |
1,04 |
Kampala |
Mukono ICD Siding |
0,57 |
Mukono |
Bidco Siding |
2,22 |
Jinja |
Nile Agro Industries LTD |
0,22 |
Jinja |
Table 2.4.5. Uganda: Private connected rail sidings to the MGR line
Name of Siding
|
Length (km) |
Location |
---|---|---|
Acme Cargo LTD |
0,61 |
Nalukolongolo |
Caltex Oil (U) LTD |
0,16 |
Kampala |
Esso Standard (U) LTD |
0,26 |
Kampala |
Gailey and Roberts |
0,38 |
Kampala |
Gulu Municipal Office (World Food Programme) |
1,27 |
Gulu |
Kempton Trading CO |
0,20 |
Kampala |
Kengrow Industries LTD |
0,12 |
Jinja |
Kengrow Industries LTD |
0,21 |
Jinja |
Kenfreight |
0,35 |
Kampala |
Lira Spinning Mill |
0,90 |
Lira |
Lunco Industries LTD |
0,49 |
Namanve |
MAERSK SEALAND |
1,30 |
Kampala |
Mukwano Industries |
0,44 |
Kampala |
Muddu Awulira |
0,46 |
Mukono |
Produce Marketing Board |
0,58 |
Kampala |
Shell (U) LTD |
0,30 |
Kampala |
Total (U) LTD |
0,46 |
Kampala |
UGACOF LTD |
1,16 |
Namanve |
Uganda Cement Industry |
1,38 |
Tororo |
Uganda Electricity Board |
0,08 |
Tororo |
Uganda Grain Milling Company LTD |
1,93 |
Jinja |
Uganda Meat Packers LTD |
1,08 |
Soroti |
URA |
0,85 |
Kampala |
Universal Asbestos Manufacturing Co LTD |
1,40 |
Tororo |
Key Route Information:
The development of the standard gauge railway in Kenya and Tanzania potentially heralds a new era for inland freight logistics in the region.
SGR comes with potential to haul large volumes of cargo in more cheaply and faster way compared to road transport. The Northern and Central Corridors comprise of multimodal transport networks consisting of road, rail, pipeline, and inland waterways transport connecting the landlocked countries to the seaports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam respectively. Both ports serve the great lakes countries of east and central Africa region.Table 2.4.3. Uganda: Key Stations information.
Key Stations Information
|
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tororo
|
Jinja |
Mukono ICD |
Namanve |
Kampala |
Port Bell |
Location and area (m2)
|
|
Jinja Port 4,000 m2 |
New Mukono ICD 130,000 m2 |
|
Kampala Goods Shed 120,000 m2 |
Port Bell 12,500 m2 |
Contact Information
|
|
URC |
URC |
|
URC |
URC |
Connections with other Transport Means
|
|
Road connection to Jinja, bad condition, ferry terminal |
Transshipment of container from rail to Mukono road in a good condition |
|
Connection to Entebbe Road in a bad condition |
Road connection from Kampala to Ro-Ro wagon ferry terminal with Connection to Mwanza |
Storage capacity (m2 and m3)
|
|
No |
1,500 m2 bonded warehouse and 350 m2 shed |
|
15,000 m2 4 bonded Warehouses |
1,500 m2 bonded warehouse |
Handling Equipment
|
|
No |
1 non-operational Reach Stacker |
|
1 operational and 2 non-operational Reach teStacker |
No |
Handling Capacity
|
|
No |
1,400 TEU Container Cargo |
|
500 TEU container depot with 2 container platforms |
Low |
Security |
|
No |
Fence, cameras, lights |
|
Partially fenced, no cameras, no lights |
Fence, cameras, no lights |
Customs |
|
No |
Yes, Customs clearance and inspection |
|
Yes, Customs clearance and inspection |
Yes, Customs clearance and inspection |
Other Comments
|
|
N/A |
2 sidings |
|
9 sidings to warehouse and container depot |
General Cargo Berth |
Key Sidings:
The MGR network consists of 49 sidings to different private industries totalling to 30.52km, with some having been constructed as early as 1950.
Of these, 11 Sidings totalling to 4.31km are in place but no longer connected to the Mainline. These and a good bulk of the other disused sidings have either overgrown with grass or have been overlaid by earth material.Table 2.4.2. Uganda: Rail Operator Capacity.
URC Rail Operator Capacity
|
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
Ugandan Railway Corporation (URC)
|
Capacity |
Comments |
Lines Operates on
|
1280 km MGR |
|
|
Max Train Length and / or pulling capacity
|
17 wagons / 760 MT |
|
|
Locomotives
|
17 |
|
|
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)
|
175 |
17.4/39.4/56.8T |
|
Flatbed Wagons Size (m)
|
358 |
12.7/46.0/58.7T and 14.7/46.0/60.7T |
Only 1 54.7T and 1 17.8/39.0/56.8T |
High-Sided Freight Wagons (m)
|
10 |
15.9/37.0/52.9T |
|
Drop-side Freight Wagons (m)
|
1 |
12.7/46.0/58.7T |
|
Ballast Hopper
|
22 |
18.5/38.3/56.8T |
|
Key Stations:
The MGR in Uganda has over 62 stations, including 3 sub-stations and 3 future stations.
Majority of the Station buildings are dilapidated and out of use except a few of the major ones along the Eastern Line (Kampala-Malaba); these include,- Tororo
- Jinja
- Mukono ICD
- Namanve
- Kampala (Headquarters)
The URC has a total of 17 operational Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives of Classes 36, 62,73, and 74 manufactured by Thyssen Henschel between 1978-1990 (the oldest locomotive being 41 years old and the majority of the rolling stock is due for overhaul).
The Class 62, 73 and 74 locomotives are used both for Passenger & Engineering trains while Class 36 locomotives are used for shunting. Due to limited horsepower, for use on Mainlines, Class 73 and 74 have to be intercoupled so that they can pull up to 17 wagons (760 tonnes) compared to the 7 wagons (350 tonnes) supported by each individually. URC does not own any Mainline Locomotives and for this purpose uses class 94 and class 93 locomotives which belong to Kenya Railways Corporation and four Class 96 Diesel Electric locomotives (2600HP) which belong to Stanbic Bank as collateral for a loan taken by RVR. The URC has 7 operational coaches, 5 of which are currently running the Kampala-Namanve Passenger service. Failures of non-operational locomotives were mainly due to either vandalism, accident damage and/or lack of repair parts.
Table 2.4.1. Uganda: Domestic Standard Route Information.
Domestic Standard Route Information
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tororo
|
Kampala |
Nalukulongolo |
Port Bell |
Track Gauge
|
MGS 1000 mm |
MGS 1000 mm |
MGS 1000 mm |
MGS 1000 mm |
Ruling Gradient
|
15-18 MT |
15-18 MT |
15-18 MT |
15-18 MT |
Total Track Distance
|
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Type of Rail |
40 kg Jointed rail |
40 kg Jointed rail |
40 kg Jointed rail |
40 kg Jointed rail |
Type of sleeper and Fastenings
|
Fish plates and bolts |
Fish plates and bolts |
Fish plates and bolts |
Fish plates and bolts |
Total Track Travel Time
|
55 km/hour |
55 km/hour |
55 km/hour |
55 km/hour |
Maintenance |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Companies / Consortiums operating the line
|
|
|
|
|
Traffic Frequency |
Monthly / weekly / daily |
|
|
|
Security |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Marginal/Bad |
Main Stations
|
|
|
|
|
Capacity Table:
The MGR line been built over 100 years ago is coupled with inefficiencies in maintenance and the majority of the MGR line are either in poor condition and/or in a state of disrepair.
Only 21% of track is motorable and is characterized by major sleeper and ballast degradation. About 10% of railway stations are fully operational and 42% of bridges are structurally impaired especially along the Western line. The URC’s fleet of operational rollingstock consists of 17 Locomotives, 8 coaches and over 600 wagons. An inspection done in 2017 revealed that 55% of the operational fleet of rollingstock were due for overhaul or recommended for scrapping.[3]Network Infrastructure
The main freight terminal is in the Central Business District (Kampala Goods shed). It has an estimated capacity of 37 wagons, 200 covered wagons and container capacity of circa 500 TEU. The main maintenance depot is located at Nalukolongo workshop. Other depots are located at Kampala, Jinja and Tororo; however due to breakdown of equipment, only minor maintenance/inspection operations are carried out at the other depots. An Inland Container Depot (built 2015) at Kyetume Mukono has 1,400 TEU capacity and it is estimated that about 90% of all rail imports are handled at Mukono ICD. The rail network contains of two wagon ferry terminals on Lake Victoria i.e., Port bell & Jinja Pier. Except for private ships run by BIDCO; Jinja Pier is no longer operational. At Port Bell 2 wagon ferries MV Umoja (belonging to Tanzania Railways Corporation) and MV Kaawa (belonging to URC) each with capacity of 19 and 22 wagons respectively are operational. The main challenges faced by URC in terms of maintenance include:- Reliance on sub-optimal subsystems that increase the maintenance burden.
- Obsolescence so that spare parts are not readily available.
- Lack of funding.
- Heavy reliance on manual operations.
- Ageing workforce and lack of equipment in general.[2]
- Vandalism and encroachment of railway assets.
- Obsolescence of key equipment and machinery.
- Sub-optimal system components.
- Low levels of mechanization (of key operations such as maintenance).
SGR Network
The existing Uganda Railway Network consists of Single-track lines built to Metric Gauge Standard (1000mm). These lines were lightly constructed using a mix of 75 lb/yd (37.2 kg/m) and 80lb/yd (40kg/m) of Jointed rail. This limits the capacity of the rail line to permissible axle loads ranging from 15-18 ton depending on the section and the design speed to 55km/hr.
MGR Network
The MGR was lightly constructed using a mix of 75 lb/yd (37.2 kg/m) and 80lb/yd (40kg/m) of Jointed rail, limiting the permissible axle loads to 15-18 tonnes and a design speed of 55km/hr. MGR infrastructure includes over 46 Bridges typically single span; 21 along the Western Route (Kampala-Kasese), 7 within Kampala, 12 along the Eastern line. There are also 49 sidings to private industries totalling to over 30km and over 62 stations.[1] The URC mainly operates freight services, however in 2015 passenger services were reinstated on the MGR between Kampala and Namanve stations (12km)The other non-operational lines consist 79% of the network:
- Tororo-Gulu-Pakwach (504 km),
- Nalukolongo-Kasese (330 km),
- Jinja-Mbulamuti-Busembatia & Mbulamuti-Namasagali loop (171 km)
- Jinja Port and Tororo Cement Factory (10 km).
Uganda - 2.5 Waterways Assessment
Waterways Assessment
Uganda is a landlocked country of approximately 250,000 km2 of which lakes comprise of almost 40,000 km2 of the country surface area.
Given the vast expanses of water and rivers in the region, the need for transportation of both goods and persons is currently an ongoing discussion between the commercial and political sector in Uganda.
Apart and in addition to Lake Victoria whereby far is the largest volumes of transport of freight and personnel are made; other lakes such as Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Kyoga, and Lake Bisina also contributes to the overall marine transport infrastructure of Uganda: Water Transport Projects (works.go.ug)
Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes, with a surface area of approximately 59,947 km2 Lake Victoria is one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes by surface area. Lake Victoria is divided among three countries; Kenya occupies about 6 %, Uganda 45% and Tanzania about 49% of the total surface area: Lake Victoria - Wikipedia
Since the 1900s, Lake Victoria have been important means of transport between Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. The main ports on the lake are Kisumu (Kenya), Mwanza (Tanzania) and Port Bell (Uganda) who serves by dedicated ferries (MV Umoja, MV Victoria, and MV Pemba) operating to and from the countries with passengers and cargo (Ro/Ro).
On the private side, Bidco Oil Company operates a 200 m long jetty which is used to receive crude palm oil from the Kalangala Island Plantation. It receives 2 tanker vessels per week each of 450 MT tank capacity, one of which also carries 500 ton of fertilizer above deck.
JGH Marine is another privately owned marine service who is planning to build a 350 MT RoRo vessel and Mahathi Infra Uganda Limited, is planning to construct fuel barges and fuel storage terminal. The site is in between Kampala and Entebbe at Bukasa Kawuku.
Lake Albert:
The lake borders The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda on the western and eastern sides respectively. It covers over 5000 km2 and is 160 km long by 32 km wide. It is linked to Lake Kyoga by River Nile but due to waterfalls there is no connecting marine traffic. A road connects the two lakes between Masindi at the western end of Lake Kyoga to Butiaba on the eastern coast of Lake Albert.
Lake Kyoga:
The Lake is located between the Eastern, Central and Northern of Uganda. It has several landing sites but only 2 sites are currently linked by passenger ferry services, Zengebe in Nakasongola District and Namasale in Amolatar District. The Lake is served by 2 ferries to meet the overwhelming demand of passenger transportation.
Lake Bisina:
Lake Bisina is a small fishing lake between Lakes Kyoga and Lake Opeta which are interconnected by swamps. There is a UNRA passenger ferry service connecting Agule landing site in Kumi to Okokorio in Katakwi district.
Lake Edward:
Lake Edward Is another transboundary water body shared with DR Congo, it is 77 kilometres long by 40 kilometres wide with a surface area of 2,325 km2, there is no cargo infrastructure nor transportation services on the lake.
Company:
The water transport sector in Uganda is managed by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) under the Ministry of Works. UNRA has currently 14 active ferries in the country, as below indicated.
Table 2.5.1. Uganda: Passenger Carrying Capacity.
Passenger Carrying Capacity - Vessels
|
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|
UNRA |
Company B |
Company C |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passenger
|
|
NA |
NA |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passenger
|
|
NA |
NA |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passenger
|
3 |
NA |
NA |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passenger
|
11 |
NA |
NA |
Passenger Carrying Capacity - Boats
|
|||
|
Company A |
Company B |
Company C |
Number of Boats
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Passenger Carrying Capacity - Barges
|
|||
|
Company A |
Company B |
Company C |
Number of Barges
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Passenger Carrying Capacity - Tugs
|
|||
|
Company A |
Company B |
Company C |
Number of Tugs
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Travel Time Matrix:
Table 2.5.2. Uganda: Time Travel Matrix.
Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports (hours/days) by cargo Ship
|
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|
Mombasa |
Port Bell |
Mwanza |
Kisumu |
Mombasa
|
0 |
10 days |
11 days |
|
Port Bell
|
10 days |
0 |
4 days |
13 hours |
Mwanza
|
|
1 day |
0 |
|
Kisumu
|
|
|
|
0 |
Table 2.5.3. Uganda: Travel Key Routes.
Key Route Information-Domestic / International
|
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---|---|---|---|
|
From: Port Bell To: Kisumu |
From: Port Bell To: Mwanza |
From: Jinja Pier To: Mwanza |
Total Distance (km)
|
316 |
864 |
725 |
Width (m) Broadest Narrowest
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
River Flow (m3/second)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Seasonal Affects
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Companies Operating Along the Route
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Security Concerns
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
Table 2.5.4. Uganda: Key Port Information.
Key Port Information
|
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---|---|---|---|
|
Port Bell |
Jinja Pier |
Kyoga |
Location
|
Kampala |
Jinja |
Kyoga |
Contact Information
|
UNRA |
UNRA |
UNRA |
Connections with other transport means (air, road, railway, waterways)
|
Road / Rail |
Road / Rail |
Road |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3)
|
1,500 m2 |
No |
|
Handling Equipment
|
|
No |
|
Customs Clearance Availability (Yes / No)
|
Yes |
No |
|
Projects and development plans:
Port Bell, redevelopment plans are in place and the remodelling and expansion of the port to cover an area of 4.67 ha and will include:
- 1 Ro-Ro berth for multi-purpose vessels
- 2 new berths (a total of 240m of berthing space)
- Storage area for 290 TEU
- Parking space for 135 trucks/trailers
- New bridge for catamaran ferries
- New cargo handling equipment
- A warehouse and customs offices (97m x 30m)
- Rehabilitation of the workshop (30m x 10m)
Jinja Pier, redevelopment plans are in place and the remodelling and expansion to cover an area of 3.32 ha including:
- 1 Ro-Ro berth for multi-purpose vessels
- 2 new berths (a total of 240m of berthing space)
- Storage area for 290 TEU
- Parking space for 84 trucks/trailers
- New cargo handling equipment
- New office block for officials (10m x 12m), warehouse (48m x 30m), and port building (10m x 15m)
Bukasa Port, project is ongoing conceived as multimodal cargo handling facility for road, rail, and shipping handling as well as logistics centre location for assembling, de-commissioning, storage and re-distribution of imports and export cargoes; plans involve:
- A multipurpose terminal for break bulk and containers.
- A Ro-Ro terminal for trucks and trailers.
- A Free Trade Zone
- Port operation and security
- New rail (MGR and SGR) access to/from Kampala Industrial Park in Namanve.
For more information regarding water projects, please see following link: Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport Project (works.go.ug)
Uganda - 2.6 Storage Assessment
Storage Assessment
Greater Kampala, including Mukono district have the most storage facilities in the country.
- Most of the storage facilities and Inland Container Depots (ICD) are privately owned and majority of the cargo received in these locations are being moved to other destinations within Uganda or neighboring countries.
- Commercial storage facilities are available within the major cities and in towns in Uganda but are limited in size in remote towns or villages.
- A number of storages and facilities are available in the country under the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) which is regulated by the Uganda Commodities Exchange: UWRSA – Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority
Table 2.6.1. Uganda: Commercial Storage.
Uganda Commercial Storage |
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Location |
Owner |
Availability for Rent |
Capacity M2 |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
Kampala |
Gulfstream Investment LTD |
Yes |
6,000 |
Concrete |
Good |
Good |
Kampala |
Henley Property Developers LTD |
Yes |
6,750 |
Concrete |
Good |
Excellent |
Kampala |
Lexus Bonded Warehouse LTD |
Yes |
5,000 |
Iron sheeting with steel bar sidings |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Kampala |
One 2 One Logistic LTD |
Yes |
3,000 |
Concrete |
Good |
Good |
Kampala |
Spedag Interfreight LTD |
Yes |
3,780 |
Concrete |
Good |
Good |
Kampala |
Laluma Nivas LTD |
Yes |
3,720 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Kampala |
Creston Properties LTD |
Yes |
2,000 |
Iron sheeting |
Good |
Good |
Kampala |
DHL Global Forwarding (U) LTD |
Yes |
850 |
Concrete |
Bad |
Good |
Gulu |
Oloya Willy |
Yes |
400 |
N/A |
NA |
N/A |
Mukono |
URC |
N/A |
1,400 |
ICD |
Good |
Good |
Mukono |
Pio LTD |
Yes |
8,000 |
Iron sheeting |
Good |
Good |
Tororo |
Export Trading Company LTD |
Yes |
2,500 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Projects and redeveloping plans:
An ICD has been proposed in Gulu, the area will cover about 22 acres (ca. 9 hectare) of URC land at Gulu railway station. The capacity envisaged in the masterplan is:
- Silos 7,000 m3
- Container yard 20,600 m2
- Container freight station 4,500 m2
- Custom bonded warehouse 4,500 m2
- Truck Park 110 units
Gulu ICD will be served both by road and by the rehabilitated MGR railway (works procurement under way) and is expected to be linked by the SGR railway line in the future. The infrastructure ambition is to become a major hub for imports to Northern Uganda, South Sudan and the Northern DRC avoiding Kampala. It also aims to facilitate North Uganda exports such as grains and cotton as well as becoming a catalyst for regional economic development.25
Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations:
Storage for humanitarian organizations is generally available in Uganda on a commercial basis.
- WFP Uganda provides storage services to other humanitarian organizations on request in 3 Central Delivery Points (CDPs) in Kampala, Tororo, and Gulu
25Ministry of Works, 2020, Preparation of the National Integrated Transport Master Plan 2021-2040
Table 2.6.2. Uganda: Humanitarian Storage Capacity.
Ugandan Humanitarian Storage Capacity |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility (Yes / No) |
Capacity MT |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
Kampala |
WFP |
Yes |
18,000 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Intact |
Tororo |
WFP |
Yes |
18,000 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Intact |
Moroto |
WFP |
Yes |
3,150 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Kaabong |
WFP |
Yes |
2,800 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
intact |
Kotido |
WFP |
Yes |
2,450 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Nakapiripirit |
WFP |
Yes |
1,600 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Kiryandongo |
WFP |
Yes |
700 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Kyangwali |
WFP |
Yes |
700 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Rwamwanja |
WFP |
Yes |
1,050 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
intact |
Kyaka II |
WFP |
Yes |
350 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Nakivale |
WFP |
Yes |
1,400 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Oruchinga |
WFP |
Yes |
350 |
Rub-Hall |
Flat |
Intact |
Cold Chain:
Entebbe Handling Services Ltd. (ENHAS) offers cold storage facilities at its offices located within Entebbe International Airport Cargo Terminal.
Table 2.6.3. Uganda: Cold Chain Storage Capacity.
Ugandan Cold Chain Storage Capacity |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location |
Organization |
Type |
Cooling power |
Quantity |
Total Capacity m3 |
Condition |
Entebbe |
Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS) |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
2 |
230 MT |
Good |
Uganda - 2.7 Milling Assessment
Milling Company Grain Pulse LTD:
Milling Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Emails |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Grain Pulse LTD, Kampala Uganda |
Name: Justus Kitili Title: General Manager Email: jkitili@grainpulse.co.ug Web: |
Tel: 0786539128 |
Summary of Roles and Services |
||
Fortified maize milling company, with milling capacity of 50 MT per day, fumigation, rodent trapping, no metal detector, |
Milling Company Mandela Millers:
Milling Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Emails |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Mandela Millers, Kampala, Uganda |
Name: Samuel Musyoka Title: Email: qam@mandelamillers.com Web: |
|
Summary of Roles and Services |
||
Fortified maize milling company, 133 employers, with milling capacity of 72 MT per day, no metal detector, |
Milling Company Reco Industries:
Milling Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Emails |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Reco Industries, Kampala, Uganda |
Name: Alex Birungi Title: General Manager Email: alex@reco-industries.com Web: |
Tel: 0772617714 |
Summary of Roles and Services |
---|
Fortified maize milling company, 32 employers, with milling capacity of 54 MT per day, rodent trapper and metal detector, |
Inspection sheet: Mandela Millers Ltd
Facilities |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m2) |
Parking area adequate to support truck loading for all plants inspected. |
||||||||
Drainage |
Adequate drainage provided for all plants inspected |
||||||||
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Firefighting equipment well serviced and in sound conditions |
||||||||
Number of Ventilators (Screened) |
|
||||||||
Electricity Load (KVA) |
|
||||||||
Backup Generator(s) |
Backup generators available for Mandela Millers. |
||||||||
Milling Equipment |
|||||||||
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Manufacturing |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
||||||
Switzerland |
2016 |
2018 |
In very good operating condition |
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
Maintenance |
|||||||||
Duration |
Hours/Week |
Type of Maintenance |
|||||||
|
Once every six |
|
|||||||
|
Every |
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||||
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
|||||||||
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|||||
Fortification feeder |
Yes |
2 |
By Mandela Miillers Ltd |
|
|||||
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
By Mandela Miillers Ltd |
|
|||||
Moisture Tester |
Yes
|
2 |
By Mandela Miillers Ltd |
|
|||||
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
By Mandela Miillers Ltd |
|
|||||
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
By Mandela Miillers Ltd |
|
|||||
Staffing |
|||||||||
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
|
||||||||
Number of Full Time Laboure’s |
|
||||||||
|
|
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weighbridge |
||||||||
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|||||
Within Compound |
80mt |
|
|
|||||
Within Compound |
|
|
|
|||||
Building |
||||||||
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|||||
Building - Wheat Mill |
N/A |
|
|
|||||
Building – Maize Mill |
N/A |
|
|
|||||
Walls |
N/A |
|
|
|||||
Roof |
N/A |
|
|
|||||
Floor |
N/A |
|
|
|||||
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||||||||
|
Outside |
Inside |
||||||
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
Not seen |
Not seen |
||||||
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No rodent activity seen |
No rodent activity seen
|
||||||
Signs of Birds Entry |
Plastic curtains fitted to deter birds' entry |
|
||||||
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Gutters in sound condition |
|
||||||
Signs of Moisture |
Grain moisture checked at raw material reception stage |
No sign of water leakages inside |
||||||
Adjacent Vegetation |
No vegetation |
No vegetation |
||||||
Cleanliness |
Satisfactory |
Satisfactory |
||||||
Pest Control |
||||||||
Fumigation |
Grain |
Frequency |
90days |
Contracted |
Dag & Bragan |
|||
Spraying |
Outside |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted |
Dag & Bragan |
|||
Rodenticides |
Outside plant |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted |
Dag & Bragan
|
|||
Rodent Trapping |
Inside and outside |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted |
Dag & Bragan
|
|||
Security |
||||||||
Security |
Armed guards stationed at entrance and mobile within the plant providing security |
|||||||
Compound |
Yards were paved with exception of a section of the yard for Grain Pulse Ltd |
|||||||
Other Comments |
|
|||||||
Access |
||||||||
Distance from Main Town (km) |
Estimated 10km for Mandela Millers Ltd and Grain Pulse Ltd, whereas 5km for Reco Industries Ltd. |
|||||||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1-2hours dependent on traffic jam situation |
|||||||
Road condition to Mill |
Road condition to the mill satisfactory |
|||||||
Road Limitation (if any) |
None |
|||||||
Rail Connections (from) |
None |
|||||||
Other Comments |
|
|||||||
|
||||||||
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
300mt/day |
6,600mt |
Maize |
72mt/day |
1,584mt |
Storage Capacity |
||
Storage (MT) |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within Compound |
20,000mt |
240mt |
Maize Outside Compound |
24,000mt |
300mt |
Additional Notes |
||
Capacity to Blend |
Maize 72mt /day, wheat 300mt per day |
|
Loading and Discharge Rates |
540mt daily (maize flour and wheat combined) |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
240mt daily |
Inspection sheet: Reco Industries Ltd
Facilities |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m2) |
Parking area adequate to support truck loading. |
||||||||
Drainage |
Adequate drainage provided. |
||||||||
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Firefighting equipment well serviced and in sound condition. |
||||||||
Number of Ventilators (Screened) |
N/A |
||||||||
Electricity Load (KVA) |
|
||||||||
Backup Generator(s) |
RECO Industries lacked a backup generator. |
||||||||
Milling Equipment |
|||||||||
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Manufacturing |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
Italy |
2013 |
2014 |
In good operating condition |
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
Maintenance |
|||||||||
Duration |
Hours/Week |
Type of Maintenance |
|||||||
10hrs |
Monthly |
Preventive |
|||||||
2-5hrs depending on nature of breakdown |
At each breakdown |
Corrective maintenance |
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||||
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
|||||||||
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|||||
Fortification feeder |
Yes |
1 |
By Reco Industries Ltd |
|
|||||
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
By Reco Industries Ltd |
|
|||||
Moisture Tester |
Yes
|
1 |
By Reco Industries Ltd |
|
|||||
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
By Reco Industries Ltd |
|
|||||
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
By Reco Industries Ltd |
|
|||||
Staffing |
|||||||||
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
6 |
||||||||
Number of Full Time Laboure’s |
6 |
||||||||
|
|
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weighbridge |
||||||||
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|||||
Within Compound |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Within Compound |
|
|
|
|||||
Building |
||||||||
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|||||
Building - Wheat Mill |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Building – Maize Mill |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Walls |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Roof |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Floor |
NA |
|
|
|||||
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||||||||
|
Outside |
Inside |
||||||
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
Not seen |
Not seen |
||||||
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No rodent activity seen |
No rodent activity seen
|
||||||
Signs of Birds Entry |
Plastic curtains fitted to deter birds' entry |
|
||||||
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Gutters in sound condition |
|
||||||
Signs of Moisture |
Grain moisture checked at raw material reception stage |
No sign of water leakages inside |
||||||
Adjacent Vegetation |
No vegetation |
No vegetation |
||||||
Cleanliness |
Satisfactory |
Satisfactory |
||||||
Pest Control |
||||||||
Fumigation |
Grain |
Frequency |
Per consignment |
Contracted |
Reco employees |
|||
Spraying |
Outside |
Frequency |
3monthly |
Contracted |
Reco employees |
|||
Rodenticides |
Outside plant |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted |
Reco employees |
|||
Rodent Trapping |
Inside and outside |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted |
Reco employees |
|||
Security |
||||||||
Security |
Armed guards stationed at entrance and mobile within the plant providing security |
|||||||
Compound |
Yard was paved |
|||||||
Other Comments |
|
|||||||
Access |
||||||||
Distance from Main Town (km) |
5km from main town |
|||||||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
30mins dependent on traffic jam situation |
|||||||
Road condition to Mill |
Road condition to the mill satisfactory |
|||||||
Road Limitation (if any) |
None |
|||||||
Rail Connections (from) |
None |
|||||||
Other Comments |
|
|||||||
|
||||||||
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
NA |
NA |
Maize |
54mt/day |
1,188mt |
Storage Capacity |
||
Storage (MT) |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within Compound |
NA |
NA |
Maize Outside Compound |
5000 |
250mt |
Additional Notes |
||
Capacity to Blend |
Maize 54mt /day |
|
Loading and Discharge Rates |
120mt daily (maize flour and wheat combined) |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
200mt daily |
Inspection sheet: Grain Pulse Ltd
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m2) |
Parking area adequate to support truck loading. |
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Drainage |
Adequate drainage provided. |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
Firefighting equipment well serviced and in sound conditions |
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Number of Ventilators (Screened) |
NA |
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Electricity Load (KVA) |
550KVA |
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Backup Generator(s) |
Backup generator available (500KVA) |
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Manufacturing |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
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Denmark |
2012 |
2018 |
In sound operating condition |
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Maintenance |
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Corrective |
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Preventive |
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Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
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Fortification feeder |
Yes |
1 |
Grain Pulse Ltd |
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Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
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Moisture Tester |
Yes
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De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Grain Pulse Ltd
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Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
Grain Pulse Ltd
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Staffing |
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
30 |
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Number of Full Time Laboure’s |
93 |
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Type |
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Within Compound |
100mt |
23.5metres |
Platform – mettler Toledo |
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Width (m) |
Height (m) |
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NA |
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Building – Maize Mill |
NA |
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Walls |
NA |
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Roof |
NA |
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Floor |
NA |
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Outside |
Inside |
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Cracks in Walls or Roof |
Not seen |
Not seen |
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Signs of Rodent Activity |
No rodent activity seen |
No rodent activity seen
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Signs of Birds Entry |
Plastic curtains fitted to deter birds' entry |
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Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Gutters in sound condition |
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Signs of Moisture |
Grain moisture checked at raw material reception stage |
No sign of water leakages inside |
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No vegetation |
No vegetation |
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Satisfactory |
Satisfactory |
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Grain |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
Rentokil Initial
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Spraying |
Outside |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
Rentokil Initial |
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Rodenticides |
Outside plant |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
Rentokil Initial
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Rodent Trapping |
Inside and outside |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
Rentokil Initial
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Security |
Armed guards stationed at entrance and mobile within the plant providing security |
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Compound |
Yards were paved with exception of a section of the yard for Grain Pulse Ltd |
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Estimated 10km from main town |
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1-2hours dependent on traffic jam situation |
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Road condition to the mill satisfactory |
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Road Limitation (if any) |
None |
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Rail Connections (from) |
None |
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Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
NA |
NA |
Maize |
50mt/day |
1,100mt |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage (MT) |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
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NA |
NA |
Maize Outside Compound |
24,000mt |
300mt |
Additional Notes |
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Capacity to Blend |
Maize 50mt /day |
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Loading and Discharge Rates |
250mt daily (maize flour)) |
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Transport Capacity at Mill |
150mt daily |
Uganda - 3 Logistics Services
Services and Supply
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Act, 1998 provides for the development and maintenance of a National Statistical System (NSS) to ensure collection, analysis, and publication of integrated, relevant, reliable, and timely statistical information: Home - Uganda Bureau of Statistics (ubos.org)
There are several Logistic Associations in Uganda whose members include the large freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers; including Uganda Freight Forwarders’ Association (UFFA) http://www.ugandafreightforwarders.com and Uganda Clearing Industry and Forwarding Association (UCIFA) https://www.ucifa.com/
The Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) is the umbrella body for (over 120 business associations) private sector business associations in Uganda: https://www.psfuganda.org/
Uganda - 3.1 Fuel
Fuel
Uganda Imports 100% of its petroleum requirements with the main Petroleum products imported include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (BIK) and Jet fuel: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development – MEMD UGANDA (energyandminerals.go.ug)
- By 2017 there were 43 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) having active licenses to import petroleum products into the country.
- According to the Ministry of Energy, Uganda has 208 licensed petroleum product distributors, which control 71% of storage reserves.
- However, the market is split with Total and Vivo Energy dominantly sharing almost half of the market; where Total Energies LTD has 127 and Vivo Energy has 132 fuel stations.
- Up to 92% of fuel imported into Uganda is on the Northern Corridor, mainly carried by pipeline to Eldoret and from there loaded by tanker trucks to Kampala.
- The other 8 percent is transported via the Central Corridor by truck ex Dar es Salaam Port to Kampala by tanker trucks.
- The Jinja Storage Terminal (JST) is managed by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) on behalf of Uganda Government in order to maintain a strategic fuel reserve.
- The facility has a current capacity of 30 million litres of fuel: UNOC: Uganda National Oil Company
Fuel Pricing:
Due to the landlocked nature of Uganda, almost all of Uganda’s oils and oil products are transported through Kenya via the port of Mombasa.
- The oil industry in Kenya is represented by both the Government and private companies.
- Therefore, any events in the Kenyan oil industry or disturbance in the Kenyan political arena have an impact on the Uganda oil industry.
- With the deregulation of trade in the country, big fuel companies like Shell and Total import big volumes and determine fuel prices at the pump just like the other fuel dealers.
- Prices normally shoot up when there is scarcity or instability in Kenya and slightly reduce when supply stabilizes.
Table 3.1.1. Uganda: Fuel prices.
Fuel Prices as of: 16 Dec 2022 (local currency and US$) |
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Petrol (per litre) |
6,193 /=/ or $1.67 |
Diesel (per litre) |
5,855 /=/ or $1.58 |
Kerosene (per litre) |
4,211 /=/ or $1.14 |
JET A1 (per litre) |
3 064 /=/ or $0.83 |
Source: Uganda energy prices | GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Table 3.1.2. Uganda: Seasonal variations.
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel, i.e., are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military? (Yes/No) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Is fuel to lower income/vulnerable groups subsidized? (Yes/No) |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract directly to a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation:
Fuel in Uganda is transported using special fuel tankers that protect fuel from rainwater or any form of external contamination.
- The tankers are partitioned, and dealers/recipients determine the fuel quantity in the compartments using dipsticks.
- The challenges with the fuel tankers are several; they consume fuel, increase traffic and whenever they get involved in accidents.
- The current transport capacity is sufficient to deliver fuel to the dealers’ stations/outlets which have limited storage capacities.
29Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2020., Statistical Abstract
Standards, Quality and Testing:
Due to the high tax levied on fuel products in the country, some unscrupulous dealers adulterate their products to earn higher profits.
- These acts have affected vehicle engines and the government and individual dealers such as Shell Uganda (now Vivo Oils) have opened their own laboratories to test fuel delivered to their depots and have three other mobile testing facilities, fitted their trucks with GPS to monitor fuel trucks until their final destinations.
- The Fuel Marking and Quality Monitoring Program were introduced in Uganda in 1999 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) in collaboration with the Fuel Marketing Companies and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
- Under the Petro mark Technology supplied by Global Fluids International (GFI) two types of markers are used: Petro mark T1 for marking PMS (petrol) and AGO (diesel) and Petro mark T2 for marking BIK (kerosene).
- Both markers are used to control and monitor product adulteration, smuggling and dumping of transit fuel.
- It is a legal requirement that all importers of petroleum products are licensed by MEMD and adhere to the provisions of the Fuel Marking Program.
- Marking is currently done at customs entry points of Malaba, Busia and Mutukula.
- Arrangements can also be made to mark the fuel in Kampala with clearance from Uganda Revenue Authority.
Table 3.1.3. Uganda: Industry control measures.
Industry Control Measures |
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Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into aircraft (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Presence of suitable fire-fighting equipment (Yes/No) |
No |
Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? (Yes / No) |
No |
Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Testing Laboratory |
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Name |
Uganda National Bureau of Standards |
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Address |
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area P.O. Box 6329, Kampala, Uganda. |
Telephone and Fax |
Tel: +256-041-505995 Fax: +256-041 286123 E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug |
Contact |
Mr.Aziz Mukota Head Chemistry Laboratory |
Standards used |
The South African National Accreditation System |
Uganda - 3.2 Transporters
Transporters
The transport sector in Uganda is a fast-growing industry for both Primary and Overland transport, given the stability in the country, increased investment opportunities and improved infrastructure.
- There are over a hundred local transport operators who transport goods within Uganda and across borders to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
- Trucks available in Uganda currently are sufficient to meet the local demands including for humanitarian organizations in case of any influx.
- The national market includes transportation of local agricultural produce from the farmers to the market and transportation of merchandise, construction materials and machinery from the town centers to the retailers within the city and upcountry locations.
- Cross border trade also includes transportation of agricultural products, stationery, construction materials, machinery, and other merchandise to the neighboring countries.
- Registration of new vehicles is conducted by the Uganda Revenue Authority for private vehicles while the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) registers Government owned vehicles30
- Trucking associations have still a limited capacity to articulate issues or influence industry or policy making in large, however there is the
- Regional Lorry Drivers and Transporters Associations (RLDTA) with over 450 individual members (truck owners and crew) and approximately 20 trucking companies.
- Also the Uganda National Transporters Alliance (UNTA).
- The Uganda Shippers Council (USC) has worked as an umbrella organization for many shipping organizations that provides its members with a platform for networking, lobbying, advocacy, and capacity building: Uganda Shippers Council – Reduction in cargo transit time and costs for shippers. - TradeMark East Africa
Table 3.2.1. Uganda: Transporters.
MANSONS (U) LTD Transport Capacity Summary |
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Nationwide |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of the Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
100 Boxed Body |
32 MT |
Good |
30Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2020., Statistical Abstract
Vehicle Type |
100 Skeletal Trucks |
32 MT |
Good |
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Total Capacity |
200 |
6,400 MT |
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ABAMWE Transporters LTD Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Nationwide |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of the Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
65 Boxed / Skeletal |
32 MT |
Good |
Total Capacity |
65 |
2,080 MT |
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APONYE (U) LTD Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Nationwide |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of the Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
40 Boxed Body |
32 MT |
Good |
Total Capacity |
40 |
1,280 MT |
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KKT Transporters LTD Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Nationwide |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of the Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
50 Boxed Body |
32 MT |
Good |
Total Capacity |
50 |
1,600 MT |
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Uganda - 3.3 Manual Labour
Manual Labor
The labor market in Uganda is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and does not approve of slavery, forced labor, and emphasizes the right to freedom of association including the freedom to join trade unions, political and civic organizations. It disallows economic exploitation of children.
- Although Uganda already has legislation in place to establish a minimum wage, the 1957 Minimum Wage Advisory Board Act, which would allow trade unions and other stakeholders to participate in setting the wage, this was never fully implemented.
- Uganda last set the monthly minimum wages in 1984, at 6,000 Ugandan Shillings (approximately equivalent to 2.07 USD).
- Currently, due to the high level of unemployment, workers negotiate with their intended employers and agree on payment terms each time there is an activity.
- The proposal for a minimum wage bill has been drafted for presentation to the parliament of Uganda by the labor union for all labor categories and approval was expected by end of April 2015. However, the bill was once again tabled: Work and Wages, Payment of Bonus, Hours/Wages in Uganda - WageIndicator.org
- Currently employers negotiate with the laborer’s on what should be paid for a specific task, and this varies from organization to another. Once this is agreed, the interval of the payment is discussed and agreed: Labour Market & Earnings - Uganda Bureau of Statistics (ubos.org)
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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Cost (Local Currency & USD) |
Rate as of mm yyyy |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
250-650 000 UGX/month |
N/A |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
650-3,000,000 UGX/month |
N/A |
Skilled Worker |
3,000,000 – 20,000,000 UGX/month |
N/A |
Source: LATEST LIST: New salary structure for all Ugandan civil servants starting July 2021 - Watchdog Uganda
Uganda - 3.4 Telecommunications
Telecommunications
The Uganda Communications Act, 1997, was passed under the general macro policy of liberalization and privatization, which has been pursued by the Government of Uganda in order to promote investment.
- The Government of Uganda through Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which is the regulatory body of the communications sector in Uganda: UCC: Uganda Communications Commission – Communications for all
- All telecommunication companies are licensed and regulated by the government through the Uganda Communications Commission.
- At present there are a number of telecommunication service providers in Uganda providing land line, mobile telephone & Internet Data services; (the leading privately owned service providers are MTN Uganda Ltd and Airtel Uganda Ltd. and Uganda Telecom Ltd, owned by the government of Uganda).
- There is no restriction in the registration of SIM cards as long as one is able to present their National Identity card or passport: Ministry of ICT & National Guidance – Uganda
Table 3.4.1. Uganda: Telephone services.
Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
On average, number, and length of downtime periods |
Very rear |
Mobile phone providers (List) |
MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, Uganda Telecom, Lyca Mobile |
Approximate percentage of national coverage |
75% |
Telecommunication Regulations:
Importation and licensing of communication equipment is regulated by the Uganda Communications Commission.
- Companies apply detailing the model and make of equipment that they intend to import and the number of frequencies requested.
- Frequencies are allocated and paid for per frequency and per gadget.
- So long as one operates within the given guidelines, there is no restriction on the usage of the communication equipment after licensing.
Table 3.4.2. Uganda: Regulations.
Regulations |
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Regulation on usage or import of: |
Yes / No |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) |
HF Radio |
Yes |
UCC |
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile |
Yes |
UCC |
UHF/VHF repeaters |
Yes |
UCC |
GPS |
No |
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VSAT |
Yes |
UCC |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required: |
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Yes |
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Frequency Licenses Required: |
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Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
At present, the humanitarian telecoms include VHF, HF and VSAT communications.
- VHF and HF communications are managed by UNDSS.
- Each humanitarian agency procures its own equipment, gets it installed and during usage, reports to UNDSS on certain channels.
- The equipment is located at the different offices, and some is installed within the vehicles, in addition to the portable equipment held by staff.
Table 3.4.3. Uganda: Existing UN Telecommunication System.
Existing UN Telecommunication System |
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UNDP |
WFP |
UNICEF |
UNDSS |
UNHCR |
WHO |
VHF frequencies |
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153.365MHz, 157.75MHz 162.8MHz |
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HF frequencies |
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5205, 6260, 7734, 9102 |
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Repeaters |
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RX 162.8MHz TX 157.75MHz |
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VSAT |
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Yes, at all office locations and managed by WFP |
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs):
Internet is available in almost all parts of the country.
- The services are provided through private companies that have been licensed to provide these services.
- The optic fiber option tends to be more reliable that the wireless links.
Table 3.4.4. Uganda: Internet Service Providers.
Internet Service Providers |
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Are there ISPs Available? |
Yes |
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If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Privately Owned |
Dial-up only? |
No |
Approximate Rates Dial-up (Local Currency and USD) |
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Approximate Rates Broadband (Local Currency and USD) |
2Mbps at UGX 806,000/- or USD 212 |
Max Leasable “Dedicated” Bandwidth |
No limit |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):
The mobile network in Uganda covers more than 75% of the country and in most of these areas, and is generally reliable; the main service providers are MTN Uganda ltd and Airtel Uganda Ltd.: GSM Association website.
- The use of mobile money is widespread and is available wherever there is a mobile network, where the key restriction has been withdrawing of sums above UGX 5,000,000 (equivalent to USD 1316).
- Companies offering mobile money services have unlimited number of agents everywhere. These basically offer sending and receiving services.
- There are as well bank agents using agency banking although these are mostly found in urban centers.
Table 3.4.4. Uganda: Mobile Network Operators.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programs? |
Services Offered (i.e., Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
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MTN Uganda LTD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airtel Uganda LTD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Uganda Telecom |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
LycaMobile |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Company E |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Uganda - 3.5 Food and Additional Suppliers
Food Suppliers
The Ugandan agricultural market is very competitive and vibrant comprising of both large and small scale agricultural and processing firms (business entities): Uganda (UGA) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners
| OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity
- Typical food crops consist of plantains, cassava, sweet potatoes, millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts, and sesame, also livestock and export crops (coffee, cotton, tea, and tobacco).
- Some high value crops (e.g., cut flowers and certain vegetables and fresh fruits, are also being exported.
- The agricultural products are regulated by the weather and produce comes from all the regions of the country, except Karamoja.
- Sometimes, the overall supply does not meet demands pending climatic conditions causing shortages both at the household level and at the market levels.
- Bulk products are readily available in Uganda from a number of both local and international suppliers.
- There is high competition in the supply market between the large-scale suppliers who have warehouses, machines, and the capital to finance their activities and the small-scale entities that lack machines and have to acquire loans to run their business.
- The major Ugandan food processing companies include; Sunrise Commodities & Millers, Buyinzika, Unga Millers, Britainia Allied Industries, Mukwano Industries, Kakira Sugar works and Reco Industries.
- The government, through UNBS requires all food processors and their products to be ISO certified to meet international standards: Uganda National Bureau Of Standards (unbs.go.ug)
- Other private bodies who are allowed to inspect and certify products are SGS, Chemiphar, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, among others: SGS in Uganda | When You Need To Be Sure
Uganda - 3.5.1 Food Suppliers
Food Exports
Uganda mostly exports agricultural products (80% of total exports) where the most important exports are coffee (22%) followed by tea, cotton, copper, oil and fish. Uganda’s main export partners are Sudan (15%), Kenya (10%), DR Congo, Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, and UAE: Uganda Indicators (tradingeconomics.com)
- Coffee is the main export commodity in Uganda in terms of value (555.7 billion USD in 2017) and fourth in terms of volume 313 K MT in 2019.31
- Fish production is the second largest export in terms of value with a total of almost 179 million USD (2017).
- Maize and beans are respectively 4th and 5th main export commodities in terms of value. Including other grains (sorghum, rice, sesame, and soya beans), they represent 11.5% of total exports in value.
- Diverse variety of grains are produced across all regions in Uganda.
- For maize the main production area is Eastern Uganda with about half production with the rest produced in Western, Central and Northern regions.
- Most of Uganda’s grain production is grown by smallholders (ca. 80%) while commercial farms’ share is about 20% where the maize sub-sector is a source of income for about 3 million agricultural/farm households, more than 1,000 traders and exporters, according to UBOS statistics.
- According to the Grain Council of Uganda TGCU there are about 200 consolidation centers or “Grain Regional Hubs” (GRH) across the country providing cleaning, grading, drying and other value-added services: The Grain Council of Uganda - Uniting key stakeholders in the grain value chains (tgcu.org)
Food Imports
Rice and Wheat are by far the largest imported grain cereal commodities in Uganda in terms of volume and commercial value.
- UBOS statistics show cereal imports by Uganda stood at USD 288.8 Million during the year 2017.
- Grain cereals are imported from several countries, for example rice, is majorly procured from Pakistan, whereas Wheat is mainly imported from Russia, Argentina, and Ukraine.
- Rice from Tanzania enters Uganda duty free under the Common External Tariff (CET) arrangement of the East African Community.
- Uganda imports 95 per cent of wheat grain requirement costing over $121m and growing annually Wheat flour & milling is increasingly becoming an essential commodity.
- Most of the Uganda major domestic buyers are located in greater Kampala.
Uganda - 3.6 Additional Services
Additional Services
Accommodation
Uganda has a growing hotel industry with several hotels located in strategic points to choose from for accommodation with online booking available in many cases.
- Hotels offer options for self-catering and most of the hotels have access to fresh foods from the farm.
- The real estate industry is also attractive with several upscale apartments dotted around town with good security arrangements.
Electricity:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) was incorporated in March 2001 to provide un-bundling the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) and establishment of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (est. 2000), to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Sale, Export and Import of Electrical Energy in Uganda. ERA is also mandated to establish a tariff structure, approve rates of charges: https://www.era.go.ug/#
Building and construction:
Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering (UNABCEC) is a non-profit, member- driven, national trade association representing contractors, and other companies and organizations engaged in construction in Uganda. The association is dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability: UNABCEC
Postal Services:
Posta Uganda is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having a network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level. Mail is delivered to over 70,000 post boxes and through 300 post offices all over the country, including letters and parcels, express courier service, local and international money transfers, internet services etc.: Posta Uganda – We Deliver Trust (ugapost.co.ug)
Financial Services:
The financial sector covers many different types of transactions in areas of real estate, consumer finance, banking, and insurance. It also covers a broad spectrum of investment funding, including securities. The four most common types of financial institutions are commercial banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and investment banks.
For more information, please see following links:
- The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financials Services
- (uibfs.or.ug) Bank of Uganda| Home (bou.or.ug)
- Home - Uganda Investment
- Authority Uganda Insurers Association (UIA)
Uganda - 3.7 Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
In Uganda, the rapid population growth in the urban areas has greatly outpaced the ability of the urban authorities to provide adequate housing, roads, water supplies, sewers, and collection of solid waste.
- Although the environmental problems associated with garbage do not disappear with collection, uncollected garbage exacerbates many of the environmental hazards associated with urban centers; such hazards include fire, pests and disease vectors which create human health problems.
- Uncontrolled disposal by burning and dumping adds to atmospheric and hydrologic pollution loads, clogs waterways and increases the danger of flooding, which has been experienced in some parts of the country.
- Solid waste management in Kampala city is done by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) assisted by some private garbage collectors and in other towns; it’s the responsibility of the town council: Waste Management - KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY | For a better City (kcca.go.ug)
Generally, few materials are recycled for use.
- Plans are underway by the government to establish a waste recycling plant that will produce fertilizers, generate power and a host of other materials, including job creation for those involved.
- Current challenges encountered by KCCA are issues of open dumping, lack of adequate transport receptacles and vehicles, lack of spare parts, corrosion of the waste containers.
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal:
Solid waste generated in the city is largely composed of vegetable matter from discarded foods.
- Household waste consisting of wet organic materials and only about 10% of the households in the city are served by KCCA, assisted by other private garbage collection firms, while the remaining waste is disposed of by the generating households.
- Waste from markets is mainly raw vegetable matter, food refuse, and some scrap metal and other inorganic materials.
- Street waste is generated from street sweeping and consist of sand, litter, and drain cleanings, animal faeces and actual dead animals.
- Construction and demolition wastes include lumber, pipes, bricks, masonry, and other construction materials from cleared building sites.
- Abandoned vehicles, as well as special waste generated from hospitals, slaughterhouses and cesspool waste are problems of special importance.
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
Hazardous waste is described as waste that causes un-acceptable risk to public health and the environment: National Environment Management Authority (nema.go.ug).
- The quantity of hazardous waste reported in here is that collected by the various NEMA licensed hazardous waste agents.
- The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) collects information on solid waste collected (tons) from KCCA and other selected Municipalities across the country.
- The E-waste generated depends on the quantities placed on the market and various life spans for the various categories.
4 Uganda Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Uganda will be presented.
Uganda - 4.1 Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or provincial state authority |
Address |
Title |
Email and Website |
Contact |
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OPM |
Government |
National |
Postal Building Plot 67-65 Yusuf Lule Road Kampala |
Permanent Secretary |
+256 414 254 252 Fax: +256 414 341 139 |
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OPM |
Government |
National |
Postal Building Plot 67-65 |
Commissioner for Disaster |
+256 414 254 252 Fax: +256 41 434 |
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Yusuf Lule Road |
Preparedness, Relief |
ug |
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MoH |
Government |
National |
Plot 6, Lourdel Road Wandegey |
Permanent Secretary (Director General - |
http://health.go.ug/ mohweb/ |
+256-414-340872 Fax: +256 -41- 4231584 |
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Health |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Customs Business Centre, |
Commissio ner |
+256 41 433 4000-10, |
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Nakawa |
General |
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Kampala |
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UNBS |
Government |
National |
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area |
Executive Director |
http://www.unbs.g o.ug |
+256-414-505995, Fax: +256 41 428 6123 |
MoFA |
Government |
National |
Colville Street |
Permanen t Secretary |
info@mofa.go.ug http://www.mofa.go .ug |
+256 41 434 5661, +256 41 425 7525 Fax: +256 4 125 8722, +256 4 123 2874 |
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MoIA |
Government |
National |
Plot 75 Jinja Road Kampala |
Permanent Secretary |
info@immigration.g o.ug http://www.immigra tion.go.ug |
+256 414 423 2645/ 103/ 41434 2561/ 41423 1641 |
MTIC |
Government |
National |
Plot 6/8, Parliament ary Avenue |
Minister of Trade Industry |
.ug/ |
+256-414 314 268/ 0414 314 000 |
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Kampala |
and |
Fax: +256 414 341 |
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Cooperativ |
247 |
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CAA |
Government |
National |
2nd Floor, |
Managing |
http://www.caa.co. ug/index.php |
+256 414 320 781/3 |
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Passenger Terminal Building, |
Director |
Fax: +256 414 320 781/3 |
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Entebbe Internation al Airport |
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Entebbe |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Kenya Border Malaba |
Manager Eastern |
gbalamaga@ura.g o.ug https://www.ura.go. |
071 440 295/ 0782446 627 |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Kenya Border Busia |
Supervisor Busia |
https://www.ura.go. |
0717442146/ 3556 |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Rwanda Border |
I/c Katuna |
0712610390/ 0701244134 |
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Katuna |
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https://www.ura.go. |
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ug/ |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Rwanda Border |
I/c Cyanika |
wahimbisibwe@ur a.go.ug |
0774112546/ 0717443656 |
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Cyanika |
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https://www.ura.go. |
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ug/ |
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URA |
Government |
National |
Rwanda Border Miriama Hills |
I/c Miriama Hills |
gtumuhairwe@ura. go.ug https://www.ura.go. ug/ |
0717442 530 |
URA |
Government |
National |
Tanzania Border Mutukula |
Supervisor Mutukula |
jchepoyeyin@ura.g o.ug https://www.ura.go. |
0772620188/ 0717442388 |
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URA |
Government |
National |
South Sudan Border Elegu |
I/C Elegu |
pwalukyesi@ura.g o.ug https://www.ura.go. ug/ |
0717440367/ 0772573767 |
URA |
Government |
National |
DRC Border Mpondwe |
I/C Mpondwe |
https://www.ura.go. ug/ |
0772509260/ 0712509260 |
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URA |
Government |
National |
DRC Border Ntoroko |
I/C Ntoroko |
https://www.ura.go. ug/ |
0772862465 |
URA |
Government |
National |
DRC Border Bunagana |
I/C Bunagana |
fkeinamura@ura.g o.ug https://www.ura.go. ug/ |
0772533423/ 071440162 |
UNRA |
Government |
National |
Plot 5, Lourdel |
Executive |
.ug |
+256 312 233 100; +256 414 318 000 fax: +256 414 232 807; +256 414 347616 |
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Nakasero, |
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P.O. Box, |
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28487 |
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Kampala |
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Ministry |
Government |
National |
Kampala |
Station |
+256 772 510 590, |
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Engineer |
+256 41 431 8821 |
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Works/U |
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NRA |
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Uganda - 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organisation |
Address |
Title |
Email and Website |
Contact |
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UNHCR |
Plot 18, Prince Charles Driver, Kololo |
The UNHCR Representative in Uganda |
+256 414 231 231 +256 514 256 989 |
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UNICEF |
Plot 9, George Street, Kampala |
The UNICEF Country Representative |
+256 417 171 000 +256 417 171 001 |
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IOM |
Plot 6A, Bukoto Crescent |
Country Representative |
+25.63 12 26 11 79 +25.64 14 23 66 22 |
WFP |
Plot 17/19, Clement Hill Road |
The WFP Representative |
+256 312 242 000 |
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WHO |
Plot 60 Prince Charles Avenue, Kololo |
The WHO Representative |
whouganda@ug.afro.who.int http://www.afro.who.int/en/ uganda/contacts.html |
+256 414 335500 +256 414 335569 |
UNDP |
Plot 11 Yusuf Lule Road, Nakasero |
UN Resident Representative/Coordinat or |
+256 417- 112100/301 +256 414-344801 |
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IFRC |
Plot 28/30 Lumumba Avenue |
Secretary General |
+256 414 258 701/ 0312 260 615 +256 414 258 184 |
Uganda - 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company |
Address |
Title |
Contact |
Services |
Website |
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SGS Uganda limited |
2nd Floor Media Plaza, plot 78, Kira Road, Kamwokya. |
Managing Director |
+256(0)392739966 Fax: +256(0) 312266966 |
Inspect verify and certify products or institutions. |
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Chemiphar |
Accacia Road, Kampala. |
n/a |
+256(0)414-268832, 25641-268831 Fax: +256-414- |
Offer microbiological, chemical and physico- chemical |
annick.uytterhaegen@ chemiphar.com |
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268834 |
analyses |
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in the different |
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sectors |
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certification. |
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Intertek |
Zain Office Complex, 1st Floor, |
Operations Manager |
+256(0)414230990/ 0414 231990 |
n/a |
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Block A, |
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Fax: +256(0)232990 |
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Plot 1, Hill |
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lane Kololo |
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Bureau Veritas |
Plot N 30, Regency Plaza |
n/a |
+ 256 792 280 280 / + 256 792 280 281 |
Testing, Inspection and |
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Lugogo |
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Certification |
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Bypass |
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Uganda - 4.4 Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Address |
Title |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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Mombasa |
KPA |
Mombasa |
Managing Director Gichiri Ndua |
+254 041 222 0255 Fax: +254 041 231 1867 |
General Ports operations |
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Kampala |
KPA |
Kampala |
Liason Officer |
kampala.liason@kpa. co.ke |
+256)414 346222 Fax: +256414 346054 |
n/a |
Mombasa |
KPA |
Mombasa |
Container Terminal Manager J.O.Nyara ndi |
+254 041 221 |
n/a |
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2353 |
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Mombasa |
KPA |
Mombasa |
Convention al Cargo Manager Evelyn Chibule |
+254 041 231 |
n/a |
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2211 |
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Mombasa |
Multiport Internation al Limited |
Leslander House, Mombasa |
Captain Singh Sabarwal |
multiport@iconnect.c o.ke |
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Grain Handling – Bagging |
Mombasa |
Inter-Globe Services Limited |
Moi Avenue |
Captain Asaf Gulamhuss ien |
interglb@africaonline. co.ke |
+254 041 222 1036 Fax: +254 041 222 9788 |
Grain Handling – Bagging |
Mombasa |
Bureau Veritas |
Mombasa |
n/a |
http://www.bureauveri tas.com |
+254 41 2314463/2314022 Fax: + 254 20 445 0565 |
Testing, certification and training services |
Kampala |
Uganda |
Plot 5, |
ED |
+256312233100;0 |
n/a |
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National |
Lourdel |
Ssebugaga |
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414318000 |
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Roads |
Road, |
Kimeza |
Mob: |
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Authority |
Nakasero. |
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+256414232807 |
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;0414347616 |
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Uganda - 4.5 Airport Company Contact List
Airport Name |
Company |
Address |
Title |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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Entebbe |
CAA |
2nd Floor, Passenger Terminal Building, Entebbe Internation al Airport |
Director, Air Navigation Services |
+256 414 352000, 0312 352000 Fax: +256 414 321401, 256 414 320571, 256 414 320964 |
Direct and regulate air transport in Uganda |
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Entebbe |
URA |
Entebbe Internation al airport |
Manager Entebbe Customs |
+256 779898344 |
n/a |
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Entebbe |
Uganda Police Force |
Entebbe Town |
Police Command er |
http://www.ugandapol iceppp.com/ |
041-4345044 |
Keep peace, |
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AboutUganda/Ministr yandUPF.aspx |
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law and order |
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Entebbe |
DAS Handling Company |
Ssebugwa o Drive, Entebbe internation al Airport |
Operations Manager |
operations@dashandl ing.com http://www.dashandlin g.com |
+256414321101 +256 (0) 717789005 Fax: +256(0)414321 440 |
Offer various services at the airport |
Entebbe |
MAAIF |
Entebbe Internation al Airport |
Permanent Secretary |
+256 414 320004 Fax: +256 414 321255 |
n/a |
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Entebbe |
Spedage Interfrieght |
Ssebugwa o Drive, Entebbe internation al Airport |
n/a |
kampala@interfreight 2000.com www.mrspedag.com |
+256 414 50 58 05/06 Fax: +256 414 50 58 03 |
n/a |
Entebbe |
Unifreight Cargo Handling |
Entebbe Internation al Airport |
Managing Director |
+256) 41 233696/250902 +256 (0)752733696 |
Freight, import/exp ort, packing, removal |
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Immigratio n offices |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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n/a |
Entebbe |
Europcar Hire |
Entebbe Airport |
n/a |
+256 414 237211 Fax: +256 414 237212 |
n/a |
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Entebbe |
Total (U) Ltd |
Plot 4 8th Street Industrial Area |
n/a |
totaluganda@totaluga nda.co.ug http://www.total.co.in/ search.html |
+256-414-231331 Fax: +256-414- 231338 |
n/a |
Entebbe |
Shell (U) Ltd |
Shell House, Seventh Street Plot No.7/11 Ind. Area Kampala |
n/a |
+256 414 254000 Fax: +256 414 255560 |
n/a |
Uganda - 4.6 Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Company |
Address |
Title |
Contact |
Services |
Website |
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Gulu |
WFP |
Plot 13-19, Bunyoro Road Layibi, Gulu Municipality. |
Programme Officer |
0772500688 0312242000 |
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Masindi |
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Masindi Seed and Grain Growers Ltd |
Manager |
+256 (0)772636456 |
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Kasese |
Nyakatonzi Cooperative Union Ltd |
Plot 9-3 Kasese/ Fort Portal Road |
Manager |
+256 (0) 772426883/ 0782881488 |
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Jinja |
Agro ways (U) Ltd |
Kyabazinga Road, |
Manager |
+256 (0)782391354/ 787409271 |
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Jinja |
Elshadai General Trading Company |
Plot 6-16, 2nd Street Industrial Area |
Manager |
+256(0)777707105 |
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Kampala |
Sunrise Commodities Ltd |
n/a |
Manager |
+256(0)712624624 |
Kampala |
Export Trading Group Ltd |
Namanve |
Managing Director |
+254722529708 +254202660880 |
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Kampala |
Aponye (U) Ltd |
Wankulukulu- Nalukolongo |
Director |
+256 772603909 +256 414270526 |
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Kampala |
Premier Commodities |
Nalukolongo |
Director |
+256 752711926 |
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Entebbe |
ENHAS |
Old Airport, Sebugwawo Drive |
CEO |
+256 414 320869 |
Uganda - 4.7 Fuel Provider Contact List
Company |
Location |
Address |
Title |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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TOTAL (U) Ltd |
Kampala branches all over Uganda |
Plot 4, 8th Street Industrial Area |
Managing Director |
totaluganda@totalug anda.co.ug http://total.com/en/Tot al-INSIDE |
+256 (0)312 231 331/2/3, Fax:+256 (0)414 231 338 |
Provides fuel, lubricants, liquefied Petroleum gas, bio fuels, etc. |
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SHELL (U) Ltd |
Kampala branches all over |
Shell House, Seventh Street Plot No.7/11 Ind. Area |
Managing Director |
shell.u.customer@sul .shell.com www.shell.com |
+256-414- 254000 Fax: +256-414- |
Provides fuel, lubricants, liquefied Petroleum gas, bio fuels, etc. |
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Uganda |
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255560 |
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MOGAS |
40 Nile Avenue P.O. Box 19 Kampala |
Kampala |
Managing Director |
+256 414 701 Fax:+256 341 706 |
341 414 |
Provides fuel, lubricants, liquefied Petroleum gas, bio fuels, etc. |
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PETRO |
Plot2 |
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Kampala |
Country |
+256(0)414 |
270 |
Provides |
fuel, |
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Masaka |
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Manager |
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918, |
lubricants, |
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Road |
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0414 280 98 |
liquefied |
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Muyenga |
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Fax: |
Petroleum gas, |
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+256271302 |
bio fuels, etc. |
Uganda - 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location |
Address |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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A To Z Global Logistics Limited |
Kampala |
Rubaga Road |
Email:atozgloballogistics @gmail.com/ logistics@atozgloballogis tics.com |
Tel: +2595257810 |
Road Transport |
Abude Constructio n Ltd |
Koboko |
Samuel Baba Road P.O. Box 117, Koboko, Uganda |
Email:abudeconstruction companyltd@gmail.com |
Tel:+256 782420954/ 752420954 |
Road Transport |
ADT Africa Limited |
Kampala |
Plot 321 Degeya ·Road, Namanve Industrial Park · P.O.Box 1023- Kampala-Uganda |
Email: ops@adtafrica.com |
Tel: 0414 221 565, |
Road transport |
After Afrika Transporter s Limited |
Kampala |
Plot 654 Kakeeka Road-Mengo, near Royal Institute, Kampala- Uganda, |
Email:afterafrikatrans@g mail.com |
Tel:+2567582544 03, |
Road Transport |
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Ahmos Investment Group of Companies (U) Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot 41 Kawempe- Bombo Road, Kalule Zone, P.O. Box 35788, Kampala Uganda, |
Email: ahmosgroup2@gmail.co m, ahmos_group@yahoo.co m |
Tel:+2564142522 42/ 777543114/ 751530652, |
Road Transport |
Aid Africa (U) Limited |
Kampala |
P.O.Box 12323, Kampala-Rubaga Road, Opposite Winners Chapel, |
Tel: +256 706627719/77709 4599, |
Road Transport |
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Aponye (U) Ltd |
Kampala |
Wankulukuku Rd Nalukolongo, P.O. Box 24765- Kampala |
Email: aponyeonline@gmail.co m |
Tel: +256 392000530, |
Road Transport |
Asal General Trading Co. Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot 247 Block 4 Access Road, Along Rubaga Rd, Mengo, |
Tel:+2657766064 96, |
Road Transport |
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Baguma and Sons (U) Ltd |
Kampala |
Ambassador House, Room 9, second floor, Kampala Road, |
Email: bagumaandsons@yahoo .com |
Tel:25677237426 0/ 754749181, |
Road Transport |
Bahchu Trading Company Ltd |
Kampala |
Access Building Plot 247, Rubaga Road- Kampala, |
Email: bahchutradingug@gmail. com |
Tel: +256788628787/ 795253810, |
Road Transport |
Bamico Holdings Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot 51, Namanve, Industrial Area Park, |
Email: bamico.ug@gmail.com |
Tel: +256 776 111 550, |
Road Transport |
Bamrah Investment Co. Ltd |
Kampala |
King Fahad Plaza- Kampala Road, |
Email:bamrah.inv@gmail .com |
Tel: +256750999922, |
Road Transport |
Banlex Consulting Services Limited |
Kampala |
Makindye Division, Kampala. |
Email:abmugume@gmail .com/ acleokansiime70@yahoo .com |
Tel: +256 757755106/ 772418330, |
Road Transport |
Beramu Global Logistics Ltd |
Kampala |
Access Building, Rubaga Road, Mengo, |
Email: info@beramugloballog.co m/ beramugloballogistics@g mail.com |
Tel: +2567706671709/ +254722753700, |
Road Transport |
Blue Dove Hotel Limited |
Kampala |
GNS Plaza, Opposite Gadafi National Mosque- Old Kampala, |
Email:bluedovehotelltd@ gmail.com |
Tel: +256 772456099, +256 782617683, 785202837' |
Road Transport |
Blue Ocean Enterprises Ltd |
Kampala |
Access Building, Rubaga Road- Room 525, First Floor, |
Email: boceanss@gmail.com |
Tel: +256 755308080/ 796308080, |
Road Transport |
Blue Pearls Co. Ltd |
Kampala |
Kyambogo, Plot 23 Gloucester Avenue, |
Email:bluepearlscoltd@s mail.com |
Tel: +256773176007, |
Road Transport |
Uganda - 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List
Company |
Geographi c coverage |
Address |
Title |
Contact |
Services |
Email and Website |
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URC |
Uganda |
Plot 57, Nasser Road, Kampala P.O Box 7150 Uganda |
N/A |
+ 256 312 219 100 / 160 |
Freight, cargo by rail and sea. |
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Africa Railways of Egypt |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+20225748279 Fax: +2 02 2579 2594 |
N/A |
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Trans- Century Limited of K enya |
East, Central and Southern Africa |
7th Floor Kijabe Street, Nairobi |
Dr Gachao Kiuna CEO |
+254 20 2245350 +254 20 2245232 Fax: +254 20 2245253 |
N/A |
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Bomi Holdings Limited of U ganda |
Uganda |
N/A |
Charles Mbire Businessm an |
N/A |
N/A |
http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Charles_Mbire |
Kenya Railways Corporation |
Kenya |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Uganda Railway Corporation |
Uganda |
Plot 53, Nasser Road |
N/A |
+256 414 258 051 Fax: +256 414 344 405 |
N/A |
N/A |
Uganda - 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Company |
Location |
Address |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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MTN Uganda Ltd |
Kampala |
N/A |
Lawrence.Byamuka |
Lawrence Byamukama |
Telecom |
Airtel Uganda Ltd |
Kampala |
N/A |
ronald.jakuma@ug.a irtel.com |
Jakuma Ronald Keronga Tel: 0752601425 |
Telecom |
Echotel Ug Ltd |
Kampala |
N/A |
sandra.kakai@echou ganda.co.ug |
Sandra Kakai Tel: +25 6 4 14 343 969 |
Telecom |
truIT Uganda |
Kampala |
N/A |
Tel: +256313222444 |
Telecom |
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Liquid Tele com |
Kampala |
N/A |
ugcustomercare@liq uidtelecom.com |
Tel: +256 707 262 800 |
Telecom |
InfoCom Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot40 Wampewo Avenue Saad Building |
N/A |
Tel: 0414 342681 |
Telecom |
LycaMobile Uganda |
Kampala |
N/A |
lycamobile.ug |
Tel: +256726100100 |
Telecom |
Bayport Financial Services Uganda |
Kampala |
Trust Tower, Plot 4 Kyadondo Rd, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 31 2264402 |
Financial services |
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Uganda Central Cooperative Financial Services Limited |
Kampala |
Building, Plot 47, Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd, 49 Nkrumah Rd, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 41 4233988 |
Financial services |
MP Uganda Financial Services |
Social Security House, Plot 2 Jinja Road, Kampala |
P.O.BOX 24527, KAMPALA, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 41 4237330 |
Financial services |
Real People Financial Services (Uganda) Ltd |
Kampala |
Kampala Road HM Plaza, first floor Plot 102B/103B, Opposite Bank of Africa, Mukono, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 41 4664192 |
Financial services |
AAA Financial Services Uganda |
Kampala |
8JFV+HQC, Lana Rd, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 773 744702 |
Financial services |
TFS Financial Services Limited |
Kampala |
Raja Chambers Parliament Avenue, Road, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 751 721086 |
Financial services |
HCH Financial Services Limited |
Kampala |
Plot 24B Akii Bua Rd, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 39 3242433 |
Financial services |
Capital Solutions Financial Services Ltd |
Kampala |
NIC Building 1st Floor Annex, Pilkington Rd, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 39 4823121 |
Financial services |
MBEA Brokerage Services Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot 44, Mukwasi House/P.O.Bo x 24613 Lumumba Ave, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 31 2260011 |
Financial services |
NANAM Financial Services Limited |
Kampala |
Plot 2183, Kayondo Road, Ntinda Eseri Complex Ground Floor, Room A11, |
N/A |
+256 773 902993 |
Financial services |
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Kampala, Uganda |
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Nxuri Financial Help Services |
Kampala |
Plot 90, Kanjokya House, Kanjokya St, Kampala, Uganda |
N/A |
+256 778 502422 |
Financial services |
Uganda - 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Type of services |
Company |
Location |
Address |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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Supplier of maize, beans, maize flour and CSB |
Sunrise Commoditi es & Millers |
Kampala |
Plot 163/165, Bombo Road, Kawempe |
Monteirovincent711 @yahoo.com |
Mob: +256 712 624 624 |
Suppliers and millers |
Supplier |
Aponye (U) Ltd |
Kampala |
Nalukolon go |
aponyeonline@gm ail.com |
+256 414 270 526 Mob: +256 772 603 909 |
Supply and transportation of grains |
Supplier |
Premier Commoditi es Ltd |
Kampala |
Nalukolong o |
info@premiercomm odities.com |
n/a |
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Supplier |
Export Trading Group |
Kampala |
Industrial Area Namanve |
info.uganda@etgw orld.com http://www.etgworld. com |
n/a |
Supply of grains and oils |
Supplier |
Byinzika Enterprises Ltd |
Kampala |
Plot 3, Johnston Street, |
bel@biyinzika.co.u g http://www.biyinzika .co.ug/ |
+256 414 259 519/312 277 221 Fax: +256 414 343 268 |
n/a |
Supplier |
Tiny Mirrors |
Kampala |
Plot 17 Old Masaka Road, Nalukolong o industrial area, Kampala |
n/a |
Mob: +256-712-666453 Fax: +256-414- 274777 |
n/a |
Supplier |
SRS (U) Ltd |
Kampala |
n/a |
n/a |
+256 41 285 282 +256 41 505 723 |
n/a |
Supplier |
Diary Corporatio n Ltd |
Kampala |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Supplier |
MTN Uganda Ltd - VSAT |
Plot 22 Hanninton Road |
Kampala |
customerservice @mtn.co.ug |
+256 31 221 2333 Fax: +256 31 221 2233 |
Supplier |
Supplier |
Agro ways (U) Ltd |
Plot 34-60 Kyabazing a Way, Jinja |
Jinja |
http://www.agroway s.ug/ |
+256 454 479 381 Mob: +256 712 404245, +256 782 391354 |
Supplies/ware housing |
Supplier |
Capital Reef- Maize |
n/a |
Kampala |
HK@CAPITALREE F.BIZ |
Mob: +256 (0) 757 777 999 |
Grain Supplier |
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Supplier |
NDAGRO Processors |
n/a |
Kampala |
miirojosego@gmail .com |
+256 (0)772 504 135 |
Grain suppliers and processors |
Financier |
Abi Trust |
plot 37 Nakasero road, Nakasero Towers 4th Floor |
Kampala |
+256 312 351600 |
Farmer support |
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Supplier |
Davis & Shirtliff |
Plot52 Jinja Road |
Kampala |
+256414346337/8 |
Supply and installation of boreholes, pumps and solar panels |
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Processor |
Britainia Allied Industries |
Plot M247B Ntinda Industrial Area, Kampala |
n/a |
sridharan@houseof dawda.co.ug ; .com; http://houseofdawda .com/ contact_us.html |
+256-41-4332000 Fax: +256-41- 4286471 |
Supplier of processed and rte foods. |
Processor |
Mukwano Industries |
Plot 30, Mukwano Road. |
n/a |
sales.support@muk wano.com http://www.mukwan o.com |
+256414/313 313 313 Fax: +256 414 250 598 |
Supplier of veg oil |
Processor |
Kakira Sugar works Ltd |
n/a |
n/a |
http://www.kakirasu gar.com |
+256 414 444 000 Fax: +256 414 444 336 |
Sugar processor |
Processor |
Reco Industries |
18/24, 2nd street, Kasese |
n/a |
info@reco- industries.com www.reco- industries.com |
+256 483 44222 Fax: +256 483 44077 |
Food processor |
Hotel |
Serena Hotel |
Kintu Road, Kam pala |
Kampala |
http://www.serenah otels.com/ serenakampala |
+256 414 309 000 / +256 312 309 000 Fax: Fax: +256 414 259130 |
n/a |
Hotel |
Sheration Hotel |
Nile Avenue, Kampala |
Kampala |
http://www.sheraton kampala.com/ |
+256 414420000 |
n/a |
Hotel |
Speke Resort |
Off Munyonyo Road |
Kampala |
http://www.munyony o commonwealth.com |
+256 417 716- 000/200 |
n/a |
Hotel |
Golf course |
Plot 64-86, Yusuf Lule Road |
Kampala |
http://www.golfcours ehotel.com |
+256 414 563 500, +256 312 302 280, +256 312 265 490/1/2 Fax: Fax: +256 414 563 591 |
n/a |
Hotel |
Imperial Group of Hotels |
Entebbe |
Entebbe |
imperialhotels@hot eleq.com http://www.imperialh otels.co.ug |
+256 (0)417 111000 Fax: +256 (0)414 250146 |
n/a |
Uganda - 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List
Company |
Location |
Address |
Email and Website |
Contact |
Services |
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Kampala Capital City Authority |
Kampala |
City Hall, Plot 1-3, Apollo Kaggwa Roady P.O Box 7010, Kampala Uganda |
Email: info@kcca.go.ug |
Tel: 0312 90 00 00 |
Waste management in Kampala |
(KCCA) |
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National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) |
Kampala |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
5 Uganda Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Uganda LCA.
Uganda - 5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full name of the Agency / Organization |
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OPM |
Office of the Prime Minister |
MoH |
Ministry of Health |
URA |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
UNBS |
Uganda National Bureau of Standards |
MoIA |
Ministry of Internal Affairs |
DRC |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
UPDF |
Uganda People’s Defence Force |
MCDA |
Military and Civil Defence Assets |
NGOs |
Non-Governmental Organisations |
UQIS |
Uganda Quarantine Inspection Services |
DTI |
Direct Trader Input |
RVR |
Rift Valley Railways |
CIP |
Carriage and Insurance Paid |
EACCM |
East African Community Customs Management Act |
ICD |
Internal Container Deport |
CPC |
Customs Product Code |
PIP |
Plant Import Permit |
UNCST |
Uganda National Council of Science and Technology |
KRA |
Kenya Revenue Authority |
KPA |
Kenya Ports Authority |
AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
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ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
T |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO |
World Customs Organization |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
WVI |
World Vision International |