In a strategic move to improve poor road infrastructure and waste management in greater Kampala, Uganda has secured $600 Million funding from World Bank and French Development Agency.
This project will be launched by President Yoweri Museveni this week in Kiira Municipality on Tuesday 10th September.
Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Road infrastructure plan is set to address critical infrastructure development and waste management needs in the capital city of Kampala.
Kampala State Minister Kyofatogabye Kabuye says this significant investment aims to alleviate the city’s chronic underfunding and address pressing concerns raised by Ugandans regarding waste management and road conditions.
“The funding package consists of $566 million (approximately UGX 2.1 trillion) from the World Bank, primarily in the form of credit, and an additional $42.7 million (approximately UGX 162 billion) from AFD. The World Bank highlighted that rapid urban expansion has exposed significant gaps in infrastructure, necessitating this support,”he said.
Kabuye further said that the funding comes at a critical time, as Kampala has struggled with inadequate waste management and poor road conditions. Tragically, a recent garbage landslide at a landfill site on the outskirts of Kampala resulted in the loss of at least 35 lives, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these issues.
“This funding is expected to make a significant impact on improving infrastructure and waste management in Kampala, enhancing the quality of life for residents and supporting the city’s sustainable development,” Kabuye stressed.
Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Urban Development Program Program-for-Results for Uganda is to improve the institutional capacity in the GKMA for metropolitan coordination and management, and to increase access to improved infrastructure and services. Under the GKMA strategy, the Government highlights five strategic objectives and major program areas, which include: (i) competitive economic infrastructure.
