The Ministry of Works and Transport has commended communities in Kayunga District for voluntarily providing land to facilitate the construction of Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya Road (87 Km) describing the gesture as a strong demonstration of public ownership and partnership in national development.
The commendation was made during a stakeholder engagement convened by the Ministry’s Division of Environment and Social Safeguards with Kayunga District Local Government leaders to update the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the road project, which also includes the construction of a landing site.
The engagement was called by the Ministry to review the project’s environmental and social performance, assess emerging issues and strengthen mitigation measures to ensure the project is implemented in a safe, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner.
The Ministry noted that one of the major causes of delays on infrastructure projects is the acquisition of land for road construction. The gesture demonstrated by communities along the project corridor, whose willingness to voluntarily provide land will significantly reduce potential implementation bottlenecks. The approach is expected to minimise delays, accelerate project delivery and enable surrounding communities to realise the economic and social benefits of the road much earlier.
The Ministry encouraged local leaders to continue working closely with communities throughout the construction period to safeguard the progress already achieved and ensure any emerging concerns are resolved promptly.
Stakeholders called for high standards of health and safety during construction. They called for effective traffic management measures and continuous public awareness to protect workers, motorists, pedestrians and neighbouring communities from accidents as construction progresses.
Beyond construction, district leaders emphasized the need for timely routine maintenance after completion to preserve the road asset and ensure it delivers long-term value through improved connectivity, trade, access to social services and economic growth.
The Ministry further informed stakeholders that, upon completion of the project, trees will be planted along the road corridor under the Green Right of Way (GROW) Programme to enhance environmental conservation, improve the roadside landscape and strengthen climate resilience.
The Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya Road is being implemented under a Design and Build Contract with an overall implementation period of not more than 24 months. Construction commenced in February 2026 and is expected to be completed in early 2028.
