Uganda's transport ministry plans to remove car dealerships that operate illegally on a major highway. The businesses have set up operations on land reserved for roads between Nakawa, Banda and Kireka areas. Government officials say these car lots violate national road laws passed in 2019. The illegal businesses create traffic jams and block water drainage systems. Road users face safety risks because of the unauthorized structures.
Transport officials give car dealers 30 days to leave the area starting June 27. Business owners must remove their operations voluntarily during this period. The government will force out any remaining dealers after the deadline expires. Property owners will pay all costs for removing structures and clearing the land. Legal authority for this action comes from the same 2019 road legislation.
The highway connects Kampala to Jinja and serves as a major trade route for the country. Clearing illegal businesses helps restore proper road function and safety standards. The transport ministry wants all affected parties to cooperate with the removal process. This enforcement represents part of a larger effort to protect Uganda's national road system. Officials emphasize the importance of maintaining clear road reserves for public safety and transportation efficiency.
Transport officials give car dealers 30 days to leave the area starting June 27. Business owners must remove their operations voluntarily during this period. The government will force out any remaining dealers after the deadline expires. Property owners will pay all costs for removing structures and clearing the land. Legal authority for this action comes from the same 2019 road legislation.
The highway connects Kampala to Jinja and serves as a major trade route for the country. Clearing illegal businesses helps restore proper road function and safety standards. The transport ministry wants all affected parties to cooperate with the removal process. This enforcement represents part of a larger effort to protect Uganda's national road system. Officials emphasize the importance of maintaining clear road reserves for public safety and transportation efficiency.
