Politics 1 April 2026 Parliament of Uganda
Parliament Orders KCCA to Enforce Axle Load Controls on Kampala Roads
Ugandan lawmakers have instructed the Kampala Capital City Authority to introduce axle load controls on city roads to extend their lifespan and reduce frequent repairs. The directive came during a Committee on Presidential Affairs meeting reviewing KCCA's 2026/27 budget proposals. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4383/kcca-directed-implement-axle-load-controls-city-roads
Ugandan parliamentarians have mandated the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to roll out axle load control measures across city roads. The aim is to regulate vehicle weight distribution, preventing damage, boosting safety, and prolonging road durability.
This instruction was issued on April 1, 2026, during a session of the Committee on Presidential Affairs, where KCCA officials presented their Ministerial Policy Statement for the 2026/27 financial year.
Iki-Iki County MP Robert Kasolo cautioned that without these controls, roads would face constant reconstruction due to excessive loads. Kikuube Woman MP Flora Natumanya called for dedicated funding to support such initiatives.
Bugiri Woman MP Agnes Taaka highlighted discrepancies in road widths between construction and completion stages. Nakawa West MP Ronald Balimwezo, the Lord Mayor-elect, vowed to reject substandard road handovers, citing deep potholes and poor quality.
Balimwezo also flagged KCCA’s mismanagement of public assets, including encroachments on road reserves like Kataza Link Road, attributing it to the absence of a proper asset inventory. He urged Parliament to secure funds for a comprehensive register.
State Minister for KCCA Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, pointed to road maintenance, waste management, and cleanliness as top priorities. He explained project delays stem from relocating utilities such as water pipes, power lines, and sewers, which can take up to three months.