The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has made significant strides in various sectors during the financial year 2023/2024, with seven key achievements standing out. Among these is establishing the Kampala Traffic Control Center at City Hall. “The building is completed and ready for installation of the equipment and it will serve as the base for traffic control in the city. We are accordingly signalizing 27 junctions across the city, to ease congestion and improve road safety,” notes a statement released on July 18. Construction is already underway at key roundabouts, including Mulago, Mulago Farewell Home, Kubiri, and Speke Road, while infrastructure for traffic signals is being set up at Nakawa-Jinja Road, Bombo Road, and Kira Road.
Another landmark achievement is the transition from manual submissions of plans to online submissions under the Smart Permit project. “This web-based development permit system allows developers to submit applications online, upload necessary documents, and streamline the approval process, significantly improving service delivery in the city.”
KCCA has also made notable progress in infrastructure development, particularly in roads, drainage, and street lighting. During the NAM Summit in January, 35 kilometers of roads were refurbished, including Mukwano Road, Press House Road, Mobutu Road, Prince Badru Kakungulu Road, Munyonyo Road, Ggaba Road, UCB Rise, and Cape Road. Flooding hotspots at Soya-Bunga drainage crossing and Auto Spa along Wavamunno Road were addressed. Under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP), four roads have been tarmacked: Old Mubende Road, Kabega Road, Luwafu Road, and Wamala Road. This project, covering 41 roads and expected to span 80 kilometers, aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve commuting times.
KCCA’s commitment to improving urban infrastructure extends to street lighting, with 187 new lights installed to enhance safety and visibility across the city. Roads such as Mukwano, Ggaba, Nile Avenue, and Yusuf Lule have benefited from this expansion. Additionally, the Physical Planning Committee processed 539 building plans, with 306 approved, contributing to the city’s development.
The Parish Development Model (PDM) has also seen substantial progress, with Shs 9.677 billion disbursed to 99 parishes, achieving a 99.8% performance rate. This initiative aims to improve livelihoods and empower city homesteads. The launch of the KCCA Nutrition Action Plan 2023/24 – 2029/30 marks another milestone, targeting the reduction of malnutrition and promoting well-being within the city.
Market development has been a focus area, with the construction of a new parking lot at Busega Market and the commencement of construction works for Kisekka Market. KCCA has also taken full control of 15 markets and the City Abattoir, following the Presidential Directive on Markets. Educational infrastructure improvements include the renovation and construction of new classrooms across 30 schools, such as a nine-classroom block at Nakivubo Primary School and a six-classroom block at Mpererwe Primary School, alongside land purchases for school expansion.
In the health sector, KCCA has enhanced services at health centers, acquired new ambulances, and recorded a significant number of outpatient department attendances totaling 1,645,042 over the financial year. The Ministry of Health recognized Kawala Health Centre with an excellence award, and KCCA-managed facilities contributed to 28% of total deliveries in Kampala.
Waste management efforts have also seen success, with a solid waste collection performance of 65%, surpassing the 60% target. KCCA has procured and installed additional garbage storage skips and street litterbins, expanding its fleet of garbage trucks to 40. The city’s commitment to recycling aims to achieve a 5% recycling rate by the end of 2024.
KCCA’s child rescue and rehabilitation programs have supported over 1,200 vulnerable children, partnering with organizations like Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) and the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development. These efforts include enrolling 308 children in primary school in Napak District and achieving significant success in combatting child trafficking.
Revenue collection efforts have exceeded targets, reaching UGX 114,358,728,033, a performance of 111.36%. These additional funds will support crucial projects such as road rehabilitation, street lighting, drainage improvement, and waste management. Overall, KCCA’s achievements in the financial year 2023/2024 underscore its commitment to enhancing infrastructure, public services, and the quality of life for Kampala’s residents.
