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What Kampala residents want
KCCA’s 2014/15-2018/19 strategic plan, which in effect is the blueprint for Kampala’s administrators, highlights some of the concerns of Kampala’s 1.8 million residents and visitors. It is based on responses KCCA got when it asked residents about their hopes and needs. Residents said they want Kampala:
- To be decongested
- Have an efficient public transport
- Free from crime
- Free from violence
- No accidents (especially from bodabodas)
- No floods
- The residents also want a vibrant, well-governed city that is effective and caring
- Corruption-free
- Decision makers manage funds responsibly
- Decision makers respond to current needs
- Decision makers plan for the future
- Accessible and reliable health services
- Well-planned neighbourhoods
- Well-managed green landscapes
- Good road network
Kampala quick facts
- KCCA needs $1.55 billion to fill major infrastructure gaps and priority social and economic movements
- Kampala city has over 60 informal settlements with an estimated population of 560,000 families
- People in informal settlements face hazards due to lack of water and sanitation
- Only 20% of Kampala’s 1200km road network are in fair condition
- Kampala roads are used by over 400,000 vehicles
- 80% residents use 14-seater taxis (matatus) accounting for 21% of the motorised trips
- Private cars account for 37% of all motorized trips but transport less than 10% of the people
- Many people in Kampala commute to work on foot, and a few by bicycle
- Boda-Bodas account for over 40% of the trips, but carry only 9% of people
