The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to car bond operators encroaching on the Nakawa-Banda-Kireka section of the road reserve along the Kampala–Jinja Highway.

In a public statement, MoWT said the grace period begins on June 27, 2025, after which the ministry will launch an operation to remove all illegal structures and installations within the designated road reserve.

“The establishment of car bonds within the road reserve contravenes Section 16(1) of the Roads Act, 2019, and has significantly contributed to traffic congestion, drainage blockage, and safety hazards along this critical corridor,” the ministry said.

In line with Section 24(1) of the same Act, MoWT stated that affected operators must voluntarily vacate the road reserve within the stipulated timeframe or face eviction at their own cost.

The ministry said the move is intended to restore order, improve road safety, and protect the integrity of Uganda’s national road network.

“This operation is critical in restoring the functionality, safety, and integrity of the corridor, which continues to suffer due to illegal encroachment,” the statement read.

The Nakawa–Banda–Kireka section has faced growing congestion and flooding in recent months, which authorities largely attribute to the obstruction of drainage channels and road space by car bonds operating within the reserve.