Why Does KCCA Wait for the Rainy Season Before Starting Drainage Construction

[Eronda]

Frustrated residents argue that the city’s drainage projects should be completed ahead of peak rainfall periods, not rushed during them. The weekend’s storm disrupted transport, damaged property, and highlighted the vulnerability of Kampala’s infrastructure despite ongoing construction.

A heavy downpour over the weekend once again brought the capital to a standstill, with muddy water sweeping through downtown streets, construction zones, and residential areas. Vehicles stalled, pedestrians waded through waist‑high floods, and businesses were forced to shut their doors as the city grappled with yet urban flooding.

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Why does KCCA wait for the rainy season before starting such critical works?” one trader in downtown Kampala asked, echoing a sentiment widely shared on social media.