JUST IN: KCCA Rolls Out New Parking Restrictions in Kampala City Centre

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended on-street parking along major sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility within the city centre.

In a public notice issued on May 13, 2026, KCCA announced that vehicle parking along Kampala and Jinja roads, stretching from the Entebbe Road junction to the Jinja Road and Yusuf Lule junction near Kitgum House, has officially been suspended with immediate effect.

According to the authority, the decision was made to improve traffic flow, enhance safety for road users, and support better movement within Kampala’s Central Business District.

“This change has been implemented to improve traffic flow, enhance safety for all road users, and support better mobility within the Central Business District,” the notice stated.

Motorists have now been advised to use alternative parking areas around the city. KCCA listed several recommended locations, including Station Road, Dewinton Road, Said Barre Road, and Nkrumah Road.

Drivers have also been encouraged to use parking spaces within buildings and premises they intend to visit, as well as commercial off-street parking facilities at locations such as the National Theatre, Uganda House, and the multi-storey car park along Portal Avenue.

The authority further called on motorists to cooperate with enforcement officers and comply with the new parking arrangements as implementation begins.

KCCA says the changes form part of wider efforts to create a safer, more organized, and efficient urban transport system within Kampala.

The development is expected to significantly affect motorists and businesses operating along Kampala Road, one of the busiest commercial corridors in the city, where roadside parking has for years contributed to heavy traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.

City authorities have recently intensified efforts to streamline traffic management in Kampala amid growing concerns over congestion, illegal parking, and increased pressure on road infrastructure caused by the rising number of vehicles in the capital.