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Kampala has staked its claim as a regional leader in urban innovation with the launch of a shs7 billion (USD 24 million) state-of-the-art Traffic Control Centre, the first of its kind in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facility, funded and implemented through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marks a turning point in how the capital manages its growing traffic burden and sets the stage for smart, sustainable urban living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the unveiling, Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, Takuya Sasayama, praised the project as a practical intervention for one of the city\u2019s most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWaste management, transport, pollution, these are multifaceted problems. At least, for traffic, part of the answer is here. I thank the police for their work, and I hope this facility makes their efforts much easier,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centre, connected to 30 major intersections across Kampala, is designed to monitor and manage traffic in real time, provide critical data for urban planning, and strengthen partnerships with agencies such as the police and researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KCCA Executive Director, Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, highlighted its transformative potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConnected to 30 intersections across the city, this system will monitor and manage traffic in real time. It is not only for KCCA but also for our partners in the police, researchers, and traffic managers. We are committed to operating it to the highest standards, expanding it, and eventually integrating artificial intelligence,\u201d Buzeki said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project has been hailed as a climate-smart intervention that will cut congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and support Uganda\u2019s mass transport strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye, Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, described it as a cornerstone in the city\u2019s transport reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis center supports government programs on mass transportation and will go a long way in reducing emissions and improving the quality of life for city dwellers,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago went further, framing the facility as a defining symbol of Kampala\u2019s evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project will reduce emissions, enhance enforcement capacity, and make transport management more efficient. We must celebrate this achievement and thank the government of Japan,\u201d he remarked, calling the centre a \u201cmonument on Kampala\u2019s skyline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delivering the project was not without challenges. JICA Representative Yoichi Inoue said its completion in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic reflected resilience and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTraffic congestion affects productivity and increases pollution. This facility is a model for the region, and I humbly request that future projects be integrated into this one to maximize impact,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s Engineer-in-Chief, Eng. Stephen Kitonsa, emphasized the advanced tools introduced, including modern monitoring systems and data-driven traffic models to improve safety and efficiency on Kampala\u2019s congested roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cap the ceremony, Ambassador Sasayama, Minister Kyofatogabye, Lord Mayor Lukwago, and ED Buzeki each planted a tree at City Hall, symbolizing Kampala\u2019s commitment to greener, more sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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