The Jinja–Iganga–Bugiri–Tororo Road is a road in the
Eastern Region of
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa
East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16*) territor ...
, connecting the towns of
Jinja and
Tororo
Tororo is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Tororo District.
History
Tororo was garrisoned by the Uganda Army's Air and Sea Battalion during the Uganda–Tanzania War ( ...
. Sometimes referred to as Tororo–Jinja Road, it is a busy transport corridor, connecting traffic from neighboring Kenya, and northeastern Uganda to Jinja, a major commercial and industrial center, and ultimately to
Kampala
Kampala (, ) is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,680,000 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Ruba ...
, the country's capital and points beyond.
Location
The road starts at Jinja, in
Jinja District
Jinja District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Jinja is the district's main municipal and commercial center.
Location
Jinja District is bordered by Kamuli District to the north, Luuka District to the east, Mayuge Dist ...
, proceeding eastwards, through
Bugembe
Bugembe is a town in Jinja District in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the seat of the Kingdom of Busoga, one of the four constitutional in Uganda, which is coterminous with the Busoga sub-region.
Location
Bugembe is located approximately ...
and
Kakira
Kakira is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the location of the International headquarters of the Madhvani Group.
Location
Kakira is located in Jinja District, approximately east of downtown Jinja on the highway to Iganga. The coor ...
,
Iganga
Iganga is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Iganga District.
Location
Iganga is located in Uganda's Busoga sub-region. It lies approximately , by road, northeast of the ...
,
Bugiri and
Busitema, to end at ''Tororo Corner'', where it merges with
Tororo–Mbale–Soroti Road
Tororo–Mbale–Soroti Road is a road in Eastern Uganda, connecting the towns of Tororo in Tororo District to Mbale in Mbale District and Soroti in Soroti District.
Location
The road starts at Tororo and goes through Mbale, Bukedea, and Kumi ...
and with
Tororo
Tororo is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Tororo District.
History
Tororo was garrisoned by the Uganda Army's Air and Sea Battalion during the Uganda–Tanzania War ( ...
–
Malaba Road, a total distance of about . The coordinates of the road at Bugiri are:0°34'21.0"N, 33°44'46.0"E (Latitude:0.572507; Longitude:33.746120).
Overview
The road is an all-weather tarmac, single carriageway road in good condition. This road is part of the
Northern Corridor
Northern Corridor is a busy and an important transport route to the East and Central Africa countries of Burundi, Eastern DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda.
The main Northern Corridor transport network is connected to the Port of ...
, a road system that connects the
East Africa
East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16*) territories make up Eastern Africa:
Due to the historical ...
n cities of
Bujumbura
Bujumbura (; ), formerly Usumbura, is the economic capital, largest city and main port of Burundi. It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee, as well as cotton and tin ore. Bujumbura was formerly the country's normal capital. In late ...
, in
Burundi
Burundi (, ), officially the Republic of Burundi ( rn, Repuburika y’Uburundi ; Swahili language, Swahili: ''Jamuhuri ya Burundi''; French language, French: ''République du Burundi'' ), is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley at the ...
,
Kigali
Kigali () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali has been Rwa ...
, in
Rwanda
Rwanda (; rw, u Rwanda ), officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the Equator ...
and
Kampala
Kampala (, ) is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,680,000 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Ruba ...
, in
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa
East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16*) territor ...
to
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper ha ...
, in
Kenya
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and ultimately to the Kenyan port of
Mombasa
Mombasa ( ; ) is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of the British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital city status. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. The town is ...
. The road is a vital commercial link to the outside world for the three land-locked countries. It is also a vital road link to the sea, for many parts of eastern
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (french: République démocratique du Congo (RDC), colloquially "La RDC" ), informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, the DRC, the DROC, or the Congo, and formerly and also colloquially Zaire, is a country in ...
.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie along or near the Jinja–Iganga–Bugiri–Tororo Road:
# The town of Bugembe, the headquarters of
Busoga
Busoga ( Lusoga: Obwakyabazinga bwa Busoga) is a kingdom and one of four constitutional monarchies in present-day Uganda. The kingdom is a cultural institution which promotes popular participation and unity among the people of the region throu ...
.
# The town of
Kakira
Kakira is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the location of the International headquarters of the Madhvani Group.
Location
Kakira is located in Jinja District, approximately east of downtown Jinja on the highway to Iganga. The coor ...
, the headquarters of the
Madhvani Group
The Madhvani Group of Companies commonly referred to as the Madhvani Group, is one of the largest conglomerates in Uganda. The group has investments in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, the Middle East, India, and North America.
Hi ...
.
# This road meets the
Musita–Mayuge–Lumino–Majanji–Busia Road
The Musita–Mayuge–Lumino–Majanji–Busia Road is a road in the Eastern Region of Uganda, connecting the town of Musita in Mayuge District to Busia in Busia District at the international border with Kenya.
Location
The road starts at Mus ...
at
Musita.
#
Busoga University
Busoga University (BU), is a private university in Uganda, affiliated with Central Busoga Diocese of the Church of Uganda.
Location
The main campus of Busoga University is located in the town of Iganga, approximately , by road, northeast of the ...
, in the town of Iganga.
#
Iganga General Hospital
Iganga General Hospital, also, Iganga District Hospital or Iganga Main Hospital, commonly known as Nakavule Hospital is a hospital in Iganga, Eastern Uganda.
Location
The hospital is located on the Jinja- Tororo Highway, about , northeast of Ji ...
in the town of Iganga
# This road intersects with the
Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, at Nakalama, about northeast of Iganga.
#
Bugiri General Hospital in the town of Bugiri.
# Headquarters and factory of Tilda Uganda Limited, the largest commercial rice project in Uganda, located at Kibimba, about east of Bugiri.
# The main campus of
Busitema University
Busitema University (BU) is a university in Uganda. It is one of the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country.
BU has its main focus on the instruction of agricultural sciences, agricultural engineering, agricult ...
at Busitema.
# The headquarters and factory of
Tororo Cement Limited
Tororo Cement Limited (TCL), a Ugandan company, is one of the largest manufacturers of construction materials in East Africa.
Location
The main factories of TCL are in the town of Tororo, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, the capital ...
at Tororo.
See also
*
List of roads in Uganda
The following is a list of the national roads in Uganda, which are under the jurisdiction of the Uganda National Roads Authority. The list is not exhaustive.
National roads
See also
* Economy of Uganda
* Transport in Uganda
* Kinshasa Highway
...
*
List of cities and towns in Uganda
This is a list of cities and towns in Uganda: The population data are for 2014, except where otherwise indicated. The references from which the estimated populations are sourced are listed in each article for the cities and towns where the ...
References
External links
Website of Uganda National Roads Authority
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Roads in Uganda
Jinja District
Mayuge District
Iganga District
Bugiri District
Busia District, Uganda
Tororo District