African Development Bank approves sh652 billion loan for Arua Airport upgrade

Uganda · INFRASTRUCTURE Key Facts —Loan approval: The African Development Bank approved €155.99 million (about USh652 billion) on 19 June 2026 for the Arua Airport upgrade. —Total project cost: The programme is valued at €157.76 million, with the Government of Uganda contributing €1.77 million in kind. —Runway and capacity: A 3.5-kilometre paved runway will handle…