The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a 30-day eviction notice to car bond operators encroaching on the road reserve along the Nakawa–Banda–Kireka section of the Kampala–Jinja Highway.
The operation, announced in a public notice dated June 26, 2025, is aimed at restoring road order, improving safety, and preserving infrastructure on one of Uganda’s most critical transport corridors.
According to the ministry, the presence of car bonds within the designated road reserve violates Section 16(1) of the Roads Act, 2019. Authorities say these establishments have contributed to growing traffic congestion, blocked drainage systems, and created serious safety hazards for road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists.
“The establishment of car bonds within the designated road reserve contravenes Section 16(1) of the Roads Act, 2019 and has significantly contributed to traffic congestion, blockage of the drainage system and poses a serious safety hazard to road users along this critical road corridor,” the statement reads.
Citing Section 24(1) of the same Act, the ministry has granted affected car dealers and bond operators a 30-day grace period starting June 27, 2025, to voluntarily vacate the area.
“In accordance with Section 24(1) of the Roads Act, 2019, the Ministry is issuing a 30-day grace period to all affected car dealers and car bond operators effective 27th June 2025, requiring them to voluntarily vacate the road reserve.”
The ministry warned that non-compliance within the stipulated timeframe would result in forceful eviction, with any costs incurred during the removal of unauthorized structures borne by the violators.
“Failure to comply within the stipulated period will result in eviction and removal of any unauthorized structures or installations at the owner’s cost.”
Officials stressed that the enforcement is part of a broader effort to ensure road safety, maintain pedestrian access, and restore the full functionality of the Kampala–Jinja Highway.
The latest notice follows a September 2024 announcement in which the government revealed plans to clear the Nakawa–Banda road reserve of encroaching car dealerships. At the time, the move was framed as part of efforts to reclaim public walkways and create space for a long-overdue cycling lane along the congested highway.
The Kampala–Jinja Highway serves as a vital artery for trade and daily commuter traffic, and the government says clearing the road reserve is necessary to safeguard the road’s long-term integrity and support growing urban mobility needs.
