In brief
- Goobjoog News reported on 2024-04-25 that Banadir Regional Governor Jimale launched construction of the Via Uganda road in Mogadishu.
- The report gives no contract value, budget line, contractor, funder, start date or completion date for the project.
- The same report says the local government will 'soon' launch construction of the main road connecting Dabka intersection to Bakahara intersection.
Contents
On 25 April 2024, Goobjoog News reported that Banadir Regional Governor Jimale launched the construction of the Via Uganda road in Mogadishu. The report is the only source of record on the event. It does not establish what physical work, if any, has taken place since.
What the report itself does and does not contain matters to contractors and investors tracking Mogadishu road opportunities. It names the road, the Governor and the ceremony. It does not give a project name, scope, length, number of lanes or design, beyond identifying the road as the Via Uganda road. It does not state a contract value, total project cost, budget line or funding source. No contractor, consultant, implementing agency or client is named.
What Governor Jimale said, according to Goobjoog News
Governor Jimale said the construction of the road is aimed at facilitating smoother transit and efficient transportation of goods, according to Goobjoog News. He described the Via Uganda road as a lifeline for the community and a channel for commerce, and said the development reflected a commitment to enhancing the city's infrastructure and boosting economic activity, the report states.
The Governor further stated, according to Goobjoog News, that the construction of roads is progressing rapidly in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Goobjoog News did not publish evidence for that claim. SCR does not report the claim as an established fact.
The Governor also urged the Somali community to participate in the beautification, cleanliness and protection of public places, starting from road construction, according to the same report.
Attendance and the next road named
Goobjoog News reported that the ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Security and Politics, the Deputy Governor of General Affairs of Banadir Region and the Governors of Wabari and Hamar Jajab Districts. The report does not name the officials who hold those posts.
According to Goobjoog News, the local government will soon launch construction of the main road that connects Dabka intersection to Bakahara intersection, described in the report as posing a challenge to users. The report gives no date for that launch, no scope and no cost. It does not connect the Dabka-to-Bakahara road to the Via Uganda road.
What the record does not show
No start date, construction timeline or completion date is given for the Via Uganda road. No evidence of works actually started, quantities, machinery or workforce on site is provided. No independent confirmation of the ceremony or the project from a second source is cited. Whether the works are donor-funded, municipal or contracted is not stated.
Readers should treat the 2024-04-25 event as a reported launch, attributed to Goobjoog News and to Governor Jimale as the speaker, not as evidence that construction is under way or complete.
Frequently asked questions
Which road is being constructed in Mogadishu?
Goobjoog News reported on 2024-04-25 that Banadir Regional Governor Jimale launched construction of the Via Uganda road. The report gives no further location detail, length or scope. It separately reports that the local government will 'soon' launch construction of the main road connecting Dabka intersection to Bakahara intersection, but does not connect the two roads.
Who is funding the Via Uganda road project?
The Goobjoog News report does not state a funder, implementing agency, contractor or contract value for the project.
What is the project timeline?
No start date, construction timeline or completion date is given for the Via Uganda road in the report. No date is given for the planned Dabka-to-Bakahara road launch.