By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard.
KAMPALA, Uganda: Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Friday publicly commended the Kampala Capital City Authority for progress on road rehabilitation, marking a notable shift from her previous criticism of delays and poor site management.
Speaking after a tour of key projects across the city, Nabbanja said the improvements represented 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,” she told officials and contractors. “Contractors, thank you too for rectifying the issues we found last time. But continue improving.”
Accompanied by Minister for Kampala Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, State Minister Kabuye Kyofatogabye, KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi and project contractors, the Prime Minister inspected Fifth Street, Sixth Street, Spring Road, Sentema Road, Kyebando Ring Road, Masiro Road and access roads to Kadiba Football Ground. The works are being undertaken under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project.
At each site, the delegation assessed construction quality and pace against concerns raised earlier this year, including delays, poor housekeeping and unfinished works.
While satisfied with progress, Nabbanja stressed discipline on 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.” She said orderly sites protect road users, prevent drainage blockages and improve conditions for communities.
Kigenyi said Fifth Street is nearing completion, with only bridge expansion remaining. The works are expected to finish in three months and will boost drainage and traffic flow.
Kyofatogabye urged residents along project corridors to voluntarily provide land to allow road widening and pedestrian walkways.
For commuters who have endured years of congestion and dust, the tour offered signs that Kampala’s transport network is steadily being rebuilt.
