Hon. Mukasa Demands Urgent Action on Delayed Namasuba–Nyanama–Kitebi Road Project Amid Growing Public Frustration
MP Calls Out Ministry of Works and UNRA as Poor Road Conditions Persist in Rubaga South
Rubaga South Member of Parliament, Hon. Aloysius Mukasa, has once again sounded the alarm over the prolonged delay in rehabilitating the Namasuba, Nyanama, Kitebi road a vital transport artery that cuts through several densely populated communities in his constituency.
Despite earlier assurances by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), no construction activity has commenced in the affected areas of Rubaga South, months after a contractor was formally engaged.
The road in question begins at Freedom City along Entebbe Road, winds through Nyanama, and connects to Kitebi. It serves thousands of commuters daily, including business owners and travelers heading to Entebbe International Airport.
However, the road’s current condition marked by deep potholes, inadequate drainage, and constant traffic congestion has become a major source of hardship for residents.
“This road is a lifeline for Rubaga South. Promises were made, contractors were identified, but to date, there is no visible progress. Our people are suffering,” Hon. Mukasa remarked during a recent inspection.
In late 2023, UNRA awarded the construction contract to China Railway Group following sustained lobbying by local leaders and elected officials. The project was expected to commence within two months of contract signing. Nearly several months later, no substantial works have been undertaken in the Rubaga South sections of the road.
Mukasa has called on both UNRA and the Ministry of Works and Transport to publicly explain the reasons behind the delay and to prioritize temporary interventions to alleviate the current situation.
“Rubaga South is one of the most urbanized constituencies in Kampala. Access to proper roads is not a privilege, it is a basic right. The agencies responsible must deliver,” Mukasa noted.
The stalled works have triggered growing dissatisfaction among residents, many of whom suspect political bias in the project’s execution. While the road segment from Zana to Nyanama located in the neighboring Makindye Sabagabo constituency has been completed and is in use, the portions falling within Rubaga South, including Nyanama, Kitebi, Kabowa, and Ndeeba, remain underdeveloped and plagued by drainage problems.
Although Hon. Mukasa stopped short of accusing the government of political discrimination, several community members have openly questioned whether Rubaga South’s opposition leaning status under the National Unity Platform (NUP) is a factor in the delay.
“We feel ignored. Other areas are seeing progress, but here, nothing is moving despite this road being so critical,” a 42 year resident of Nyanama lamented.
With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, MPs are under increased scrutiny from both constituents and party leadership. Mukasa’s vocal push for infrastructure improvements is expected to weigh heavily in performance evaluations within NUP ranks, where service delivery and grassroots advocacy remain key metrics.
Political analysts argue that consistent follow ups on public projects and a visible presence in addressing local challenges may strengthen Mukasa’s standing as re-election campaigns loom.
As Rubaga South waits for answers and action, the Namasuba, Nyanama, Kitebi road remains a symbol of unfulfilled promises and a test of political will in delivering basic services to all Ugandans, regardless of political affiliation
