Police have called on the public to cooperate and plan their journey’s earlier to avoid traffic and security disruptions caused by the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) summit at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Security and traffic police officers are currently deployed to monitor and enforce movement on roads across all paths that delegates will be using during the summit period between 15th and 23 January, 2024.
Fred Enanga the Uganda Police Spokesperson says restrictions on roads will continue on designated roads that mainly include the Kampala -Entebbe Express way via the Northern Bypass, Binaisa Road, Mulago Round about, Yusuf Lule, Nile Avenue to and from the venue. Kampala -Entebbe Express way via Kajjansi interchange to Speke resort. Road users along Sentema, Nansana, Bwaise, Kalerwe, Kyebando, and Kisaasi fly over will be affected. Bwaise Flyover traffic has been diverted to Sir Apollo Kagwa Road for access to the city center.
Other Diversions include: Traffic diverted to Entebbe Highway at Mpala, Traffic redirected to Nakawuka Road for Kampala city access at Kisubi, Use of Kajjansi Flyover to Lubowa – Zana, with diversions at Kajjansi Flyover, At Serena–Kigo, Mutungo–Kitiko, and Busabala traffic lights for Munyonyo Spur access, Security checkpoint and diversion at Munyonyo Roundabout, directing traffic to face Salaama Road and Buziga.
Also diversions at Busega Flyover and a slip Road on the Northern Bypass to restrict vehicles from accessing Kampala-Entebbe Expressway,
Motorists approaching Munyonyo from Gaba Road diverted at UCB Road for access to Buziga – Lukuli.
Enanga says all gathering, related security measures such as road closures and merit restrictions will cause localised bus and transport disruptions in surrounding areas.
“Most actions are likely to proceed peacefully though isolated clashes between police and activists can not be ruled out, particularly is protestors attempts to breach security cordons around summit venues.We would like to advise the public especially those around summit venues, to allow considerable extra time for travel, including each EIA designated routes Munyonyo, as increased security measures will cause transport disruptions.” he said
He further explains that ongoing reviews of safety measures include venue surroundings, routes, and additional measures at Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and the city for dignitaries’ arrivals. Access to venues is limited to accredited individuals, with cordons and road closures in nearby areas. More police are deployed to monitor gatherings, potentially causing localized transport disruptions.
Venues are secured with 3D mapping and CCTV cameras, and tight security is maintained throughout the summit. Security forces may conduct random searches of people and vehicles as a precaution. The increased security is crucial due to civic groups planning protests post-summit, according to police.
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