Uganda and Japan Sign Contract For Construction of New Karuma Bridge
The Ugandan government has signed a contract with Japan's Zenitaka Corporation to construct a new bridge at Karuma. The project, funded by Japan's Official Development Assistance, aims to improve transport efficiency on the Kampala–Gulu Highway.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project is vital for regional trade and connectivity in East Africa, strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and Japan.
Tokyo, Japan — The Government of Uganda has signed the contract for the construction of the new Karuma Bridge, paving the way for works to begin in October 2026.
The agreement was signed on July 10 during a ceremony at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, by Eng. Isaac Wani, Commissioner for National Roads at the Ministry of Works and Transport, on behalf of the Government of Uganda, and Mr Osamu Tanabe representing Zenitaka Corporation, the Japanese firm awarded the construction contract.
The contract signing followed the Ministry of Works and Transport’s issuance of a Notice of Award to Zenitaka Corporation after the company emerged as the successful bidder for the civil works.
The ceremony was witnessed by Uganda’s Solicitor General, Pius Perry Biribonwoha, and Uganda’s Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Tophace Kaahwa. The Uganda Embassy in Tokyo coordinated the event and engagements between Ugandan and Japanese officials.
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