CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual has been prepared for the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Road Sector in general for the design and construction of low-volume roads paved using low-cost seals. The manual covers standards and guidelines for the design of road geometry, drainage, materials, pavements, and surfacing. The basic principle is to deliver more for less which entails greater value for money for the clients. Download the Construction Manual
LIST OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
ROAD MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT MANUAL
Road Maintenance aims at keeping the road conditions as close to its original (design) standard as possible as long as possible without major investments. Download Road Maintenance Management Manual
ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
This Road Maintenance Specifications is one of a series of Engineering Specifications, Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport. It gives guidance and recommendations to the Engineers responsible for the maintenance of roads in Uganda. It complements the Ministry’s efforts in providing guidance to the construction industry by setting uniform standards to be used in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities that meet the needs of the users. Download Road Maintenance Specifications
ROAD PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL
The project aims at upgrading Kyotera-Mutukula road from its present gravel state to bitumen standard. Download Road Project Implementation Manual
VOLUME 1 GEOMETRIC DESIGN MANUAL
This Road Design Manual Volume I: Geometric Design is one of a series of Engineering Specifications, Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport. The Manual is part of the revised Road Design Manual, November 1994. Download Volume 1 Geometric Design Manual
VOLUME 2 DRAINAGE DESIGN MANUAL
This Road Design Manual Volume II: Drainage Design is one of a series of Engineering Specifications, Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport. The Manual is part of the revised Road Design Manual, November 1994. Download Volume 2 Drainage Design Manual
VOLUME 3 PART I FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS MANUAL
This Road Design Manual Volume III: Pavement Design (Flexible Pavements) is one of a series of Engineering Specifications, Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport. The Manual is part of the revised Road Design Manual, November 1994. Download Volume 3 Part I Flexible Pavements Manual
VOLUME 3 PART II RIGID PAVEMENTS MANUAL
The purpose of this Pavement Design Manual – Part 2 is to give specific guidance and recommendations to the engineers responsible for the design of rigid pavements in Uganda. Download Volume 3 Part II Rigid Pavements Manual
VOLUME 3 PART III GRAVEL ROADS MANUAL
Much of the information presented here is based on the “Pavement and Materials Design Manual” prepared by the United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Works 1999 and on relevant ERA (Ethiopian Roads Authority) and TRL publications. Available information has been modified to provide a simple procedure to design gravel-wearing courses. Download Volume 3 Part III Gravel Roads Manual
VOLUME 3 PART IV PAVEMENT REHABILITATION MANUAL
The purpose of this Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation and Overlay Design Manual – Part 4 is to give specific guidance and recommendations to the engineers responsible for the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing pavements. Download Volume 3 Part IV Pavement Rehabilitation Manual
VOLUME 4 BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL
This Road Design Manual Volume IV: Bridge Design is one of a series of Engineering Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Guidelines issued by and with the authority of the Engineer-in-Chief, Ministry of Works and Transport. The Manual is part of the revised Road Design Manual, November 1994. Download Volume 4 Bridge Design Manual
ROAD TOLLING POLICY
The tolling policy provides a framework necessary for regulation, management and operation of toll roads in Uganda. It will address the growing demand for financing the development, operation and maintenance of road infrastructure by private investors, a basis for additional funding. Download Road Tolling Policy
DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY
The Government has implemented the first Energy Policy for Uganda since 2002 as the primary guiding document for the country’s energy sector. The Energy sector is directly linked to other sectors of the economy and generally provides their lifeblood. The sector is a major contributor to national development and Government revenues, and its performance impacts the performance of other sectors. Download Draft National Energy Policy
THE ENGINEERS REGISTRATION ACT
An Act to provide for the establishment of an Engineers Registration Board, to define its powers and functions and to provide for the registration of engineers and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Download Full Act
THE TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY ACT, 1998 (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2020
An Act to amend the Traffic and Road Safety Act, 1998, Cap. 361 to strengthen road transport regulation and road safety management; to abolish the Transport Licensing Board and the National Road Safety Council…Download Road Safety Act
THE BUILDING CONTROL REGULATIONS, 2020
In exercise of the powers conferred on the Minister responsible for building works by section 52 of the Building Control Act, 2013, and on the advice of the National Building Review Board, these Regulations are made this 11th day of November 2019.
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THE INCOME TAX (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, Cap. 340 to provide for the definition of the beneficial owner; to reduce the threshold required for exemption; to provide for withholding tax by a seller of a business or business asset; to provide for an offense and a penalty for failure to obtain a taxpayer identification number from a licensee, and for related matters. Download The Income Tax Act, 2019 Assent
THE EXCISE DUTY (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019
An Act to amend the Excise Duty Act, 2014; to amend Part III of the Act to provide for the registration of manufacturers, importers, and providers of excisable goods and services and to prescribe the interest rate payable on unpaid excise duty.
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THE TAX PROCEDURES CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019
An Act to amend the Tax Procedures Code Act, 2014, to write off all unpaid taxes by Government as at 30th June 2019, to empower the Commissioner-General compound offenses, and to insert a new Schedule 4 on the list of returns filed with the Commissioner-General.
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The UACE National Infrastructure Report – Version 0 2018-04-23
UACE’s National Infrastructure Report aims to stimulate debate and to highlight the actions we believe are needed to improve the infrastructure networks and associated services. This report has been compiled using evidence from members and external stakeholders and expertise from within UACE’s YPF forum across the energy, transport, water and waste sectors and cross-sector interdependencies.
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The Acts of Parliament (Reprint of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003), Order, 2014.
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred on the Attorney General by section 18(1) and (2) of the Acts of Parliament Act, this Order is made this 28th day of February 2014.Download PPDA ACT 2003