PM NABBANJA APPLAUDS KCCA’S WORK IN TRANSFORMING CITY ROADS

After months of demanding faster delivery of road works, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Friday publicly commended Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for the progress made in rehabilitating the city's roads, describing the improvements as a significant turnaround since her last inspection in March.

"I want to thank KCCA, and this is the first time I am thanking you for the work done," Nabbanja said after touring key road projects across the city. "Contractors, thank you too for rectifying the issues we found last time. But continue improving."

For commuters who have endured years of traffic congestion, dusty roads, the inspection offered a glimpse of a city steadily rebuilding its transport network.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, State Minister Kabuye Kyofatogabye, KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi and project contractors, inspected works on Fifth Street, Sixth Street, Spring Road, Sentema Road, Kyebando Ring Road, Masiro Road and the access roads to Kadiba Football Ground. The roads are being upgraded under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP).

At each stop, the delegation assessed the quality and pace of construction, comparing the current progress with concerns raised during an earlier inspection.

While expressing satisfaction with the improvements, Nabbanja reminded contractors that good roads begin with disciplined construction sites.

"We need tidy roads," she said. "Where work is ongoing, all debris must be removed, and soil excavated from drainage channels should not be left along the road, especially on Salaama Road."

Her directive focused on maintaining clean and safe construction corridors, saying orderly worksites protect road users, prevent drainage blockages and leave surrounding communities with a better environment as construction progresses.

During previous inspections, she had raised concerns about delays, poor housekeeping and unfinished works. Friday's tour, however, found contractors had addressed many of those shortcomings.

Kigenyi said KCCA remains committed to completing the remaining works while responding to issues identified during inspections.

He said construction of Fifth Street is now nearing completion, with only the expansion of a bridge outstanding. The bridge works are expected to be completed in three months time, improving drainage capacity and easing traffic movement along the corridor.

"We are going to expand the bridge and address all the issues identified," Kigenyi said.

State Minister Kyofatogabye appealed to residents along project corridors to voluntarily provide land where necessary to enable road widening and the construction of pedestrian walkways.

He said community cooperation would allow government to build roads that are not only wider but also safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

While several projects are still under construction, Nabbanja's public commendation signaled confidence that Kampala's ambitious road rehabilitation programme is gaining momentumand, with continued attention to quality and cleanliness, promises to deliver lasting benefits for the people who use the city's roads every day.

By Geofrey Mutegeki Araali

Communication and Media Relations Officer