Joint Inspection Recommends Enhanced Safety Measures for the Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road Project.

A joint inspection team comprising officials from the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Wakiso District Technical Team, the contractor, supervising consultants, and Environmental and Social Safeguards consultants has conducted a comprehensive social safeguards inspection of the ongoing upgrading of the 12.17 km Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road to paved standards.

The inspection assessed progress across the project, including at the Bukasa Road Junction Interchange. To ensure continued smooth implementation, the team recommended a coordinated engagement involving the Ministry of Works and Transport, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank to address emerging issues and maintain project momentum.

As part of efforts to strengthen public safety and safeguard surrounding communities, the contractor, Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO), was advised to expedite the covering of all open drainage channels, undertake a comprehensive project risk assessment, and update the mapping of affected properties and utilities to support effective project management.

The inspection team commended the project’s strong commitment to implementing environmental and social safeguards. It also encouraged continued improvement in occupational health and safety by ensuring that all workers are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and that compliance with safety requirements is consistently maintained across all work sites.

The Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road project is supervised by Aarvee Associates in Joint Venture with Adriax Consults and Global Amet Allies Limited, while Environmental and Social Safeguards services are provided in association with Infrastructure Development and Management.

Valued at UGX 56.1 billion, the project commenced in May 2025 and is scheduled for completion in November 2026. Once completed, it will significantly improve connectivity, enhance road safety, and support socio-economic development across Wakiso District and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, while demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable infrastructure development.