The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled a long-term plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the city by expanding public transport networks and discouraging overreliance on private vehicles.
The announcement follows concerns raised on X by a citizen highlighting the growing traffic gridlock in Kampala. Responding to these concerns, KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki said the city’s strategy incorporates multiple transport solutions to address the congestion challenge.
Among the proposed measures is the introduction of electric buses operating along major transport corridors. Buzeki noted that discussions with local bus service providers are already underway ahead of the rollout.
KCCA is also collaborating with the Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Railways Corporation to expand passenger rail services. Plans include double-tracking the existing railway corridor to increase the capacity of commuter trains, with Meter Gauge Railway services expected to run from Mukono to Bujuuko. A Light Rail Transit network is planned to connect the city with areas such as Kira, Matugga, and Nakisunga, complemented by a circular line along the Northern and Southern Bypasses.
The strategy also outlines a Bus Rapid Transit system along key routes, including Mukono to Kampala, Gayaza to Kampala, and Kampala to Kajjansi.
Buzeki emphasized that infrastructure alone will not solve congestion unless residents shift away from private vehicles. She urged Kampala residents to adopt walking, cycling, and mass transit options once the new systems are in place.
According to KCCA, the combined interventions are expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion across the city once fully implemented.