China Wu Yi Commended for Steady Progress on Namulanda–Bweya–Kajjansi Road Project

District leaders has commended China Wu Yi Co. Ltd for the steady progress made on the upgrading and reconstruction of the 7.5-kilometre Namulanda–Bweya–Kajjansi Road under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP).
The commendation was made during a project site meeting attended by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC), the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), members of the District Contract Management Team (DCMT), the contractor, supervising consultants, and representatives of the Wakiso Metropolitan Development Forum.
According to the latest progress report, physical works have reached 2.5 percent against a planned target of 1.9 percent, placing the project ahead of schedule. Stakeholders acknowledged the contractor’s commitment to timely implementation while encouraging the team to sustain and further accelerate progress without compromising quality.
The Senior Environmental Officer, Mpoza Esau, and the Principal Physical Planner, Nakatudde Ruth, emphasized the importance of maintaining high construction standards, complying with environmental and social safeguards, and ensuring continuous community engagement throughout the project.
Resident Engineer Ariho Samuel welcomed the observations raised during the meeting and reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with China Wu Yi Co. Ltd and the Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Consultant, represented by Philip Teira, to ensure effective implementation and full compliance with project requirements.
The Assistant RDC stressed the importance of delivering value for money, timely execution of works, regular progress reporting, and continuous stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.
The road project is being implemented by Wakiso District Local Government under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP) with funding from the World Bank, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Government of Uganda at a contract cost of UGX 57 billion.
To facilitate implementation, the contractor has received an advance payment of UGX 9.66 billion. Construction commenced on 9 April 2026 and is expected to be completed on 9 October 2027, within the planned 18-month implementation period.
Upon completion, the upgraded road will improve mobility, strengthen drainage infrastructure, enhance road safety, and increase access to social and economic services, benefiting residents, businesses, and the wider Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area