As the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77 +China summits commence today and run through to January 23, 2024, Kampala City and the greater Kampala area are under tightened security, with visible and discreet security measures in place, according to Uganda Police.
The Entebbe Expressway, connecting the airport to Kampala, will be a focal point for activities, and traffic disruptions are expected, as outlined by Uganda Police spokesman Fred Enanga. The summit route, spanning from Entebbe International Airport through Kajjansi Interchange to Speke Resort Munyonyo, will undergo strict regulation with planned diversions and traffic control measures.
Enanga emphasized that traffic police will manage traffic flow at road junctions, access roads, and diversions according to the movement of delegates. Motorists are urged to adhere to traffic police directives, with motorcycles not permitted along the summit route.
Certain boda boda stages along the summit routes and near hotels hosting visiting heads of states have been relocated and incorporated into alternative stages.
Enanga reassured visiting teams, stating, “We have put in place a comprehensive security arrangement, considering several dimensions, including Airport Security, Marine Security, convoy management, access controls, venue and hotel security, close protection, aerial surveillance for suspicious activity, first aid and quick medical response, crime prevention, proactive policing, public order management, and counter-terrorism measures.”
He urged Ugandans to showcase hospitality on the world stage during this significant event.
Main Routes for the Summits:
- Kampala-Entebbe Expressway to Speke Resort Munyonyo (Summit Route)
- Kampala-Entebbe Expressway – Northern Bypass – Binaisa Road, Mulago Roundabout – Yusuf Lule – Nile Avenue.
Expected Diversions:
- At Mpala – Traffic diverted to Entebbe Highway.
- At Kisubi – Traffic diverted to Nakawuka Road for access to Kampala city.
- At Kajjansi Flyover – Traffic diverted to use Kajjansi Flyover to Lubowa – Zana.
- Diversions at Serena–Kigo, Mutungo–Kitiko, and Busabala traffic lights for vehicles along Munyonyo Spur.
- Security checkpoint and diversion at Munyonyo Roundabout, directing traffic to face Salaama Road and Buziga.
- Motorists approaching Munyonyo from Gaba Road diverted at UCB Road for access to Buziga – Lukuli.
- Northern Bypass – Diversions at Busega Flyover and a slip Road to restrict vehicles from accessing Kampala-Entebbe Expressway.
- Traffic diversions along Northern Bypass at Sentema, Nansana, Bwaise, Kalerwe, Kyebando, and Kisaasi interchange, flyover, and slip roads.
- At Bwaise Flyover – Traffic diversion to Sir Apollo Kagwa Road for access to the city center.
