Motorists using Kampala’s Central Business District will no longer be allowed to park along sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road following a new directive issued by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
In a public notice dated May 13, 2026, KCCA announced the suspension of on-street vehicle parking along Kampala and Jinja roads from the Entebbe Road junction up to the Jinja Road/Yusuf Lule junction near Kitgum House.
According to the Authority, the move is aimed at improving traffic flow, enhancing road safety and supporting better mobility within the city centre.
KCCA said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to streamline movement in Kampala’s busiest commercial corridor, which has in recent years experienced worsening congestion, especially during peak hours.
“The general public and all motorists are hereby informed that on-street vehicle parking along Kampala and Jinja Roads from the Entebbe Road junction to Jinja Road/Yusuf Lule Junction (Kitgum House) has been suspended,” the notice reads in part.
The Authority noted that motorists will now be required to use alternative parking spaces on nearby roads and within commercial buildings.
Some of the alternative parking areas recommended by KCCA include Station Road, Dewinton Road, Said Barre Road and Nkrumah Road. Drivers have also been advised to use parking spaces within the buildings and premises they intend to access.
KCCA further encouraged motorists to utilize commercial off-street parking facilities at locations such as the National Theatre, Uganda House and the multi-storey car park along Portal Avenue.
City authorities say the decision is expected to ease traffic bottlenecks that have long affected Kampala Road, one of the city’s main transport and business arteries connecting major government offices, banks, shopping centres and transport hubs.
The suspension is also likely to affect hundreds of motorists and businesses that have traditionally relied on roadside parking for quick access to shops and offices in the downtown and midtown business district.
KCCA has asked motorists to cooperate with enforcement officers and comply with the new parking arrangements as implementation begins.
“All motorists are requested to comply with the new parking arrangements and cooperate with enforcement officers,” the Authority stated.
The latest directive comes amid broader efforts by KCCA to modernize Kampala’s transport system, improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion within the capital city.
Over the past few years, the Authority has undertaken several initiatives including road reconstruction, installation of smart traffic lights, expansion of pedestrian walkways and regulation of street parking in key parts of the city.
KCCA said it appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation as it works towards “a safer and more efficient city transport system” under its vision of creating a livable city.
