Dott Services Kicks Off Three-Year Project to Reconstruct Kampala Roads
As part of an ambitious effort to modernize Kampala’s urban infrastructure, Dott Services Limited has embarked on the reconstruction and upgrading of 24 key roads across the city. The project, which was officially commissioned last week with the launch of works on Kabaka Lake Road, marks a significant milestone in the government’s broader vision to revamp the capital’s transport network and ease mobility for millions of residents.
At the heart of the initiative is a commitment to local capacity and accountability. The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, emphasized that the government had placed its trust in homegrown expertise. “I thank the government of Uganda for the funding. I thank Dott Services, the construction company, for starting the work early. I have no doubt that they will perform very well. I also urge them to kindly perform and deliver as per the contract,” she stated during the commissioning ceremony.
The Kampala Roads Rehabilitation Project will cover 14.65 kilometers and is scheduled to run for three years. Roads slated for transformation include Bukoto Street, Wilson Road, Mengo-Kisenyi Link Road, Naava Road, and Golf Course Road, among others. Many of these stretches have long been in disrepair, disrupting commerce, frustrating motorists, and endangering pedestrians. The new works are expected to not only alleviate traffic congestion but also boost economic activity in some of the city’s busiest corridors.
Sharifah Buzeki, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), noted that the government’s increased investment in urban infrastructure was a sign of its dedication to sustainable city development. “We have the contractors, Dott Services, and MBW Consulting Limited is the supervisor of this project. We have urged them to work on the road in time. We have hope that in a few years Kampala will be different,” she said, pointing to flexibility in the project design that allows for mid-course adjustments to better serve the population’s needs.
Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, often critical of centralized urban planning, welcomed the shift in policy toward engaging local firms. He praised the inclusion of Ugandan contractors like Dott Services in such capital-intensive ventures. “In the previous projects, there was barely any local content. Most of the projects went to foreigners. We should have local content in these new projects,” he remarked, adding that the government’s increased budgetary allocation—now standing at Shs550 billion for infrastructure—was a commendable move.
Dott Services, which has previously executed major infrastructure projects including the Ishaka–Kagamba and Rwenkunye–Apach roads, as well as regional corridors linking Uganda to eastern DRC, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, speed, and quality. In a statement, the company’s communications team underscored the wider social impact of the ongoing works. “This transformative initiative is not just about improving roads, it is about enhancing the quality of life for all city dwellers. We recognize the urgency of addressing Kampala’s traffic congestion, road safety, and infrastructure resilience, and we are working diligently to meet our timelines and budget commitments.”
The renewed investment and prioritization of local contractors signal a potential shift in how urban infrastructure projects are planned and executed in Uganda. For city residents weary of potholes, traffic jams, and flooding, the current developments offer a rare glimpse of optimism—one where the promise of a modern city may finally align with the everyday realities on the ground.