By The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has issued a stern public notice ordering the eviction of all car bond operators encroaching on the Nakawa–Banda–Kireka section of the road reserve along the Kampala–Jinja Highway.
In a statement dated June 26, 2025, the Ministry informed car dealers and operators of a planned operation to clear the road reserve of unauthorized structures that have contributed to traffic congestion, blocked drainage systems and posed serious safety hazards for road users.
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The MoWT cited Section 16(1) of the Roads Act, 2019, which prohibits the establishment of any structures within designated road reserves. According to the statement signed by Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa, the Ministry has granted a 30-day grace period effective June 27, 2025, during which affected parties are expected to voluntarily vacate the area.
“By Section 24(1) of the Roads Act, 2019, the Ministry is issuing a 30-day grace period to all affected car dealers and car bond operators… requiring them to voluntarily vacate the road reserve,” the notice reads.
The Ministry has warned that failure to comply within the given timeline will result in forced eviction and demolition of unauthorized installations at the owners’ expense.
The notice emphasizes the urgent need to restore the functionality, safety, and integrity of this critical section of the national road network, which has increasingly become choked due to illegal roadside operations.
The Nakawa–Banda–Kireka corridor is a key artery linking Kampala to eastern Uganda and the wider East African region. Its congestion has been a major concern for both transport planners and motorists.
The Ministry has called on all affected individuals to cooperate and remove their installations peacefully to avoid enforcement actions.
