The 2021–2026 term has seen significant national developments across infrastructure, social services, the economy, and key strategic sectors. Below is a structured summary of notable achievements recorded during this period under the NRM-led government.
1. Major Infrastructure Projects
Roads & Transport
Several strategic road projects progressed or were completed, improving connectivity and trade flow:
Kampala Flyover Construction & Road Upgrading Project – Phase 1 significantly eased congestion around Clock Tower and Nsambya.
Mpigi–Kampala Expressway advanced, set to improve travel between Mpigi and Kampala.
Rukungiri–Kihihi–Kanungu Road upgraded, boosting tourism and agriculture in Kigezi.
Continued work on oil roads in the Albertine region to support oil production and logistics.
Stadiums & Sports Facilities
Construction of Hoima Stadium, a key 20,000-seat facility for AFCON 2027, commenced — an important investment in sports tourism and regional development.
Renovation plans for Namboole Stadium moved forward, strengthening Uganda’s sports infrastructure.
Energy
The Karuma Hydropower Project neared completion, targeting increased national electricity supply.
Expansion of rural electrification added thousands of new connections, especially in Northern and Eastern Uganda.
Upgrades to transmission lines improved grid stability nationwide.
2. Health Sector Improvements
Hospital Upgrades & Regional Facilities
Refurbishment and equipping of Mulago National Referral Hospital continued, particularly specialized units like cardiology and maternal health.
Regional referral hospitals such as Lira, Arua, Mbarara, and Soroti received upgraded ICUs, laboratories, and surgical theatres.
Several Health Centre IIIs & IVs were completed or expanded, improving service coverage in rural communities.
Medical Workforce & Services
Recruitment of thousands of additional health workers helped reduce staffing gaps.
Upgraded radiology, diagnostics, and oxygen plants improved patient care and emergency response capacity.
3. Education & Skills Development
Construction of new seed secondary schools across multiple districts expanded access to lower secondary education.
Vocational and technical institutions were upgraded, strengthening skills training in ICT, construction, mechanics, and hospitality.
Continued rollout of curriculum reforms aimed at strengthening practical, competency-based learning.
4. Economic & Industrial Growth
Industrial Parks & Manufacturing
Namanve Industrial Park saw new factories opened in pharmaceuticals, steel production, and agro-processing.
Mbale Industrial Park expanded with additional manufacturing investments.
Kapeeka (Liao Shen) Industrial Park grew into a major hub with factories producing ceramics, textiles, and machinery components.
Agriculture & Value Addition
NARO developed and distributed improved seeds for maize, beans, millet, rice, and coffee varieties.
Government supported farmer groups with inputs through PDM-related programmes.
Additional irrigation schemes were initiated to reduce dependence on rainfall.
5. Oil & Gas Sector Progress
Significant progress was made on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.
The Kingfisher and Tilenga oil fields advanced towards production.
Petroleum-related infrastructure — including roads, storage facilities, and the refinery planning framework — took shape.
6. Digital Transformation & Public Services
Expansion of e-government services enabled online access to permits, tax services, and business registration.
National backbone fibre network improvements increased internet penetration.
Rollout of digital payments and automated systems in local governments improved service delivery.
7. Stability & Security Enhancements
Continued investment in security and community policing maintained national stability.
Strengthened cross-border security cooperation reduced regional threats and supported trade.
