Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has set December 2026 as the target for completing four road projects in Kampala, although delays in securing construction materials could affect the deadline.
The roads include Mukalazi, Muganzilwaza and Nsamba in Kawempe Division, as well as Square One in Kampala Central. They are being upgraded under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Project (GKMA-UDP).
KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki inspected the construction works on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to assess progress and identify challenges that could delay completion.
During the inspection, Buzeki established that drainage works had been completed on several sections, while contractors had started laying asphalt.
“We have made good progress since the last inspection, and most of the challenges relating to the right of way have been resolved,” Buzeki said.
Mukalazi Road, which Multiplex is constructing, has reached 70 per cent completion, while Muganzilwaza Road stands at 35 per cent.
Nsamba Road, whose construction Dot Services is handling, is also 70 per cent complete. However, about 100 metres remain unfinished following earlier disputes over the right of way.
At Square One in Kampala Central, construction has reached 42 per cent, with substantial asphalt works completed.
The project had suffered delays because of a drainage crossing and the relocation of utility infrastructure. KCCA said most of these challenges had been resolved, allowing contractors to continue working.
The remaining works include installing streetlights, constructing pedestrian walkways and painting road markings to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.
The projects also provide for underground utility ducts, which will allow service providers to move cables below the roads and reduce overhead wiring.
Buzeki directed supervising engineers and contract managers to maintain close supervision of the works and ensure contractors meet the required quality and safety standards.
She also ordered contractors to address drainage blockages and keep construction sites clean.
The inspection exposed concerns over wastewater and sewage being discharged into roadside drainage channels, which could undermine the new infrastructure.
KCCA urged residents and business owners to stop directing wastewater into stormwater drains and instead work with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to connect their properties to the main sewer system.
The authority warned that proper drainage maintenance remains essential to protecting the upgraded roads from flooding and damage.
The road projects are expected to improve access to homes, businesses, schools and workplaces while easing movement between residential and commercial areas.
However, meeting the December deadline will depend on a steady supply of bitumen and other construction materials, as well as the resolution of outstanding site challenges.
KCCA said it would continue monitoring the contractors to ensure the roads are completed to the required standards and handed over within the planned period.
