Problems faced during the construction of the Uganda railway

The following are problems faced during the construction of the Uganda railway

Physical obstacles like coasts, riverbeds, and steep escapements of the rift valley caused engineering problems especially in Kenya.
Wild animals like the loins in the Tsavo region of Kenya stalled the project as people failed to work there until they were shot down by Colonel Peterson.
Hostile African tribes also made the construction work difficult. For example, the Nandi Stole construction materials and destroyed telegraphic wires and rails before disappearing into the hills.
The harsh climate like the heavy rains that washed away marked lines and made some places waterlogged made construction work difficult.
There was also the lack of water especially around the Teru desert, which delayed construction work for some time.
Labor shortage. Most Africans were uninterested and unwilling to work. They spent long hours at home and when they came for work many would disappear before the day closed.
Tropical diseases like malaria, jiggers, and smallpox also proved a problem. They claimed the lives of many Indian constructors. Jiggers alone nearly finished the Indian coolies.