AfDB Commends KCCA’s Transparency as Kampala Roads Rehabilitation Project Enters Final Phase
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has praised Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for maintaining strong standards of transparency, accountability, and financial discipline in the implementation of the US$288 million Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP).AfDB Country Manager Themba Bhebhe delivered the commendation during a meeting with KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki at City Hall, where he highlighted the project’s clean record in financial management and procurement.
Bhebhe said the project had progressed without reported cases of corruption, misuse of funds, or procurement-related irregularities, attributing the achievement to effective oversight systems and strong institutional controls.He, however, encouraged KCCA to accelerate completion of the remaining works to ensure the project is delivered within the planned timeline.The AfDB official also urged the Authority to continue observing environmental and social protection measures to minimise any negative impact on communities and the surrounding environment during the final construction stages.Buzeki thanked the African Development Bank for its financial support, technical guidance, and continued monitoring of the project, saying the partnership has played an important role in ensuring successful implementation.She assured the development partner that KCCA would maintain the required standards as it works to complete the remaining components of the programme.The KCCA Executive Director also requested AfDB’s consideration in supporting additional integrated transport projects aimed at improving mobility and reducing congestion in Kampala.She said continued investment in connected transport infrastructure is essential for developing a more efficient, sustainable, and modern urban transport system.
The Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project is a seven-year programme financed by the African Development Bank and African Development Fund, with the loan becoming effective in July 2021.Although construction activities experienced delays due to challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, physical works started in 2022, with implementation reaching about 78 percent by April 2026.The project is upgrading more than 78 kilometres of Kampala’s road network, including Salaama Road, Spring Road, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets, Portbell Road, Old Mubende Road, and Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road.
The works also include drainage improvements, energy-efficient street lighting, traffic signal upgrades, rehabilitation of 22 junctions, and construction of more than 148 kilometres of walkways and facilities for non-motorised transport users.As the project approaches completion, KCCA says it remains committed to finalising outstanding works while maintaining accountability, environmental protection, and community safety standards.The Authority expects the investment to improve traffic flow, enhance urban mobility, and strengthen Kampala’s infrastructure as the city continues its transformation into a modern and resilient capital.
