infrastructure 22 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kampala Roads Rehabilitation Project Hits 77% Progress Amid Uneven Contractor Performance
The Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project has achieved 77.66% physical progress as of March 2026, transforming urban mobility with new roads, junctions, and pedestrian facilities. While some contractors excel, others lag behind, prompting calls for acceleration to meet deadlines. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/a-sneak-peek-into-the-state-of-kampala-roads-5432868
Kampala’s road network is undergoing significant upgrades through the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP), backed by Shs900 billion ($246.2 million). The initiative spans 69.7 kilometers of new roads, 22 upgraded junctions, and 134 kilometers of non-motorized transport paths, alongside 1,600 energy-efficient streetlights, 30 public toilets, six markets for women vendors, and 10,000 trees.
KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi described it as a comprehensive city transformation effort, enhancing mobility, safety, and economic activity while prioritizing pedestrians and traders.
Project coordinator Jacob Byamukama reported 77.66% overall physical progress by March 31, 2026, with 66.4 kilometers paved—71% of the planned network. Time elapsed is 73.1%, indicating the project remains on track despite some delays.
Performance varies by lot: Lot 1, managed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, exceeds 100% progress with nearly all 15 kilometers complete ahead of schedule. Lot 2 under Zhejiang Communications Construction Group trails at 43.97% despite 89.9% time elapsed, now targeting August 2026 completion. Lot 3 by China Railway 18th Bureau Group sits at 70.91%, with a revised deadline of June 2026. Lots 4 and 5 show 54.64% and 81.66% progress, respectively, with fair quality and visible features like a new bridge near Makerere University Business School.
Challenges include land acquisition delays, with Lots 4 and 5 at 89% and 83.5% right-of-way clearance. A Shs55 billion project management component handles supervision and planning, including future Bus Rapid Transit integration.
Kampala Minister Hajjat Minsa Kabanda emphasized infrastructure’s role in economic growth and highlighted the Greater Kampala Metropolitan approach to address regional challenges.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)