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May 30, 2017
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World Bank transforms Kampala to modern city
By Samuel Sanya
In a tweet, Josh Wama expresses how neat and organised Kampala city has become over the past three or so years.
He says: "@ KCCAED's Transformational #Leadership is trailblasing, redefining public service & a yardstick for future leaders! #Legacy #TommieGrad."
Wama is one of several Ugandans who have been impressed by the way the World Bank-funded second Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project (KIIDP 2) has improved the look of the city.
The project seeks to enhance infrastructure and institutional capacity of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and improve urban mobility for inclusive economic growth.
The five-year project, which is worth $183.7m (about sh663.2b) and is mostly funded by the World Bank, has been implemented since May 2015.
A statement on the KCCA website notes that some of the greatest buzz on social media has been due to the newlycompleted and eye-catching Kira Road and Kabira Junction in Bukoto, Kampala.
The junction which featuresfully lit four-lane road with three junctions mounted with traffic light signals, was inaugurated ahead of Easter by KCCA on April 13, 2017.
During the inauguration, Jennifer Musisi, the KCCA executive director, said: "I am pleased to yet again hand over a new road to the residents of Kampala. We are indeed transforming our city with quality urban roads. We have received positive messages on our social media pages from satisfied road users. Messages of eased traffic flow and a glamorous Bukoto. I now appeal to all of us to observe road signs and traffic signals."
Kira Road and Kabira Junction is the second to be completed under this project, following the completion of Fairway junction in January 2017.
Other roads nearing completion are Mambule Road, Bwaise Junction, and Makerere Hill Road. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THIS STORY
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