Kampala is one of the most congested cities in the region and although this is attributed to the narrow structure of the roads, the large number of taxis and bodabodas that operate in the city make it almost impossible to navigate from Point A to B and the situation is worse during peak hours.
Former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Jennifer Musisi tried to decongest the city by allowing Pioneer Buses operate but the politics involved could not let the bus company fully operate and all we were left with is more taxis and bodabodas.
While appearing on NBS’s Morning Breeze today to discuss her new Ministerial role and the current political landscape in Uganda, former Minister for Kampala Beti Kamya revealed that within the next six months, city buses will increase in numbers and bodabodas and taxis will be phased out of the city.
Kamya also highlighted some of her achievements as Minister for Kampala which include helping KCCA secure €80 million (about Shs329 billion) funding from the African Development Bank that will be used to secure street lights for areas within Kampala that currently do not have.
Kamya’s only regret was not focusing much on noise pollution; something she said is still a big concern for the people of Kampala. Beti Kamya is now the Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development.