infrastructure 18 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Japan Secures Shs659 Billion for Kampala Flyover Phase II
Japan has confirmed funding of approximately Shs659 billion for Phase II of the Kampala Flyover project, set to begin construction in January 2027. The initiative will ease traffic congestion and flooding along Jinja Road, linking key junctions and expressways. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/japan-confirms-shs659b-funding-for-kampala-flyover-phase-ii-constriction--5395550
The Japanese government has pledged Shs659 billion to fund Phase II of the Kampala Flyover project, announced by Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala. This phase connects the completed Clock Tower flyover to Kitgum House, Garden City, Wampewo Avenue, and the upcoming Kampala-Jinja Expressway.
Speaking at the launch of the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works at Munyonyo Resort Hotel, Gen Katumba shared the positive update for Kampala residents. The flyover aims to reduce severe traffic jams and address flooding at Kawempe Avenue Roundabout, Airtel House, Wampewo Roundabout, and near the former Electoral Commission headquarters at Centenary Park.
Preparations are advancing swiftly, with 94% of required land already acquired and only minor utility relocations pending. Contract signing is slated for October 2026, paving the way for construction to start in January 2027.
At the same event, Gen Katumba unveiled the 2026 General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, mandating uniform standards for materials, workmanship, and quality control nationwide. These rules shift land acquisition responsibility to the government, promote material recycling, and adopt climate-resilient bitumen to combat Uganda’s high temperatures and extend road durability.
Engineer-in-Chief Stephen Kitonsa highlighted the switch to performance-graded bitumen, which resists softening at 45°C and prevents rutting and cracking. Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa emphasized that the standards will deliver safer, longer-lasting roads resilient to heavy traffic and climate challenges, optimizing taxpayer value.