KCCA BEGINS REHABILITATION OF KINAWATAKA ROAD AHEAD OF AFCON 2027

Rehabilitation works on Kinawataka Road in Nakawa Division have begun as Kampala steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.

The 2.3-kilometer road is being upgraded with funding from the Government of Uganda. Ram Projects Limited is undertaking the works, which started in July 2026 and are expected to be completed in December.

The project is part of efforts to improve Kampala’s road infrastructure ahead of the continental football tournament, with the upgraded road expected to ease movement and improve connectivity in Nakawa.

The road will be reconstructed into a two-lane carriageway with pedestrian walkways.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said the project forms part of the authority’s wider investment in the city’s road network as Kampala prepares for AFCON 2027.

She said the Kinawataka Road works complement other road projects being implemented under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme.

“This road is not only about motorists. It is about the people who walk along it every day, the businesses that depend on it and the communities that use it to connect to other parts of the city,” Buzeki said.

The improvements are expected to make the road safer for pedestrians and motorists while improving access to businesses, schools and residential areas.

Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hajjat Minsa Kabanda urged KCCA and the contractor to ensure the project delivers value for money.

“We must ensure value for money. There should be no corruption until this road is delivered to the highest standards,” Kabanda said.

Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo thanked the Government for funding the project and urged the contractor to adhere to the agreed specifications.

He also called on residents to protect the infrastructure by avoiding dumping garbage on the road and in drainage channels, which can block drainage systems and contribute to road damage.

Nakawa II councillor and Executive Secretary for Civil Works and Physical Planning Godfrey Luyombya welcomed the project, saying the improved road would ease movement and support economic activity in the area.

The rehabilitation of Kinawataka Road is among infrastructure improvements being undertaken in Kampala ahead of AFCON 2027.

The tournament will bring increased activity and movement to Kampala, making reliable roads and other transport infrastructure important to the city’s preparations.

Beyond AFCON, KCCA expects the upgraded Kinawataka Road to provide long-term benefits to residents and businesses by improving mobility, pedestrian safety and connectivity in Nakawa.

By Geofrey Mutegeki Araali

Communication and Media Relations Officer