The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has revealed that there is steady progress with 78% completion of roads under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP)The
KCRRP is a phased, citywide infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming Kampala into a more efficient and resilient city.
The project targets decongesting the city and mitigating flooding through upgrading 121 kilometers of roads, improving junctions to enhance drainage, installing street lighting, and strengthening traffic management systems.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday at a media breakfast meeting, Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi said that though Kampala has often been described as a “city under construction,” it has seen major transformations in its road network, driven by the KCRRP.
Kigenyi noted that the project has upgraded nearly 100 kilometers of roads in five phases, including key areas such as Salaama Road, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, 6th Street, Spring Road, and Old Portbell Road.
He added that currently the progress of these roads stands at 78 percent, up from 40 percent in January 2025, a giant leap of 38 percent in just one year praising contractors, the Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services, and development partners for their efforts.
However, Kigenyi acknowledged several challenges, including securing land for road expansion, relocating utilities, and vandalism of road infrastructure.
The authority also highlighted proactive measures, such as incorporating underground conduits for water, electricity, and telecom lines, to prevent future road damage.
Engineer Jacob Byamukama, the project coordinator, said that Lot 1 of the project consists of Queens Way and Kayemba Road in Nsambya.
Out of the contracted 15.2kms, 15.1kms are complete with asphalt, showing good contractor progress.Lot 2 consists of roads such as Portbell and Spring Road, expected to be completed by 15th August this year, with physical progress at 93.4 percent.
Lot 3 is expected to be completed by 20th June this year, covering roads such as 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Streets in the Industrial Area, Namuwongo Road, and Suuna 1 and 2 Roads.
Under Lot 3, physical progress is 70.91 percent, covering 20.3 kilometers, with asphalt laid on only 15.57 percent currently.Lot 4 includes roads such as Salaama Road, the expansion of Queens Way, Kyebando, Kasubi-Namungona Road, and Ring Road, consisting of 21.34 kilometers.
Works on Lot 4 roads are expected to be completed in December 2026, with physical progress at 54.64 percent.Lot 5 involves the construction of drainage systems. Here, the project faces challenges with right of way, as some residents have refused to provide land for the works to take place.
The KCRRP project is funded by the African Development Bank with USD 224 million, and the African Development Fund contributing USD 51 million.
Engineer Byamukama also mentioned that the during the execution of the project they out to plat 10,000 replacing every tree brought down during construction with three others to protect the environment.
At the same event, Deputy Executive Director Kigenyi announced that the project will also include the rehabilitation and construction of Kiteezi and Kiti-Buwambo Road in Wakiso District, covering 10 kilometers.
For a long time, there has been public outcry over the poor state of Kiteezi Road, where a previous dump site collapsed, killing over 30 Ugandans. Construction of the road is expected to start soon, as the letters of award to consultants are set to be signed today.
Kigenyi also noted that 73.1 percent of the project time has elapsed since its commissioning in 2023 while completed work stands at 66.4 kilometers, bringing physical progress to 98 percent.
He expressed gratitude to the public for their patience amid road closures, construction noise, and traffic disruptions, and called on the community to protect the new roads, cautioning that actions like burning tires could significantly reduce their lifespan.
Looking ahead, Kigenyi emphasized that road improvements are part of a broader vision to build a modern, resilient, and livable Kampala. Additionally, the Authority also pledged continued collaboration with the media and the public to ensure transparency and accountability in its infrastructure programs.
The Minister of Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, who officiated at the event, commended the KCRRP for making steady progress across the city, noting visible improvements in road infrastructure.
Kabanda also emphasized that her ministry is committed to ensuring that infrastructure development aligns with proper urban planning and environmental sustainability. URN