KAMPALA.
Residents and motorists using the Mpigi-Muduma Road off Kampala-Masaka highway have a reason to celebrate after government put on site a contractor to tarmac the road.
The contract for the 15.6km stretch is undertaken by a Chinese firm Zhongmei Engineering Group and is expected to improve connectivity between Mpigi , Wakiso and Mityana .
The project is expected to be completed within 18 months, and funded through the World Bank-supported Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP).
As part of this initiative, Mpigi will also benefit from the construction of markets, with plans to upgrade Mpigi Central Market into a modern facility that can accommodate more vendors.
Kampala affairs minister Hajjati Minsa Kabanda officially launched the road works during a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Kibutu Playground in Muduma Town Council.
At the launch , the minister stressed the importance of oversight, encouraging the residents of Mpigi to actively monitor the project .
“Please don’t blame President Museveni if you don’t take responsibility and the contractor does shoddy work ,” she stated.
She also expressed her gratitude to the district leaders, including those from the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) , for setting aside their political differences to support the project. Without their co-operation, she noted, it would have been challenging to secure the necessary land for the right of way.
Ms Monica Edemachu Ejua, the undersecretary in the Ministry of Kampala Affairs ministry said government has already secured 96 per cent of right of way.
Kampala Affairs Minister ,Mr Kabuye Kyofatogabye urged residents to protect the road equipment and report those who steal the materials .
GKMA-UDP programme benefits various stakeholders, including the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Wakiso, Mukono and Mpigi districts, as well as the municipal local governments of Kira, Nansana, Makindye-Ssabagabo, Mukono and Entebbe.
This programme aims to address the needs of these entities to enhance service delivery, improve mobility, promote better environmental conditions, stimulate local economic development, and ensure coordinated efforts across the GKMA.
The GKMA-UDP is overseen by a comprehensive Program Operations Manual (POM), which facilitates the smooth implementation and co-ordination of activities among all stakeholders. The POM outlines clear procedures and guidelines for programme implementation, emphasising strong Environmental and Social Safeguards to manage risks and impacts throughout the program and specific project cycles.
These guidelines are informed by relevant government policies, legal frameworks, and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Standards.