ABSTRACT
The existence of one central administration under a single administrative head ensures economy in time in referring matters to the central authority, and uniformity of policy over the whole system. The position at present is that the Uganda Protectorate is called upon to bear the loss incurred in running feeder lines, while the East Africa Protectorate reaps the benefit of the additional profits to the parent line which result from the increased traffic supplied by the feeders. The local Government to arrange for funds for railway construction, but the work to be carried out under the direct control of the General Manager of the Uganda Railway, and the home line to guarantee the loan charges. The Uganda Protectorate have 62 miles of line on the Busoga Railway, seven miles on the Kampala-Port Bell line, a flotilla on Lake Kioga, and steamers on both Lake Victoria and Lake Albert.
