WAKISO, Uganda — The economic trajectory of the Wakiso and Mpigi regions is set for a significant shift following the official signing of multibillion-shilling contracts to construct modern trade infrastructure at key commercial hubs.
The agreements, finalized between the Procuring and Disposing Entity and private contractors, formalize the redevelopment of the Wakiso Central Daily Market and Kawuku Market. Officials say the project is a strategic move to position these fast-growing districts as modernized economic centers capable of supporting large-scale trade and industrialization.
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Engineer Lilian Namutebi, who detailed the financial distribution of the project, said the scale of investment reflects the government’s seriousness in transforming the region. The consultancy services for the project are valued at 2,273,000,000 Ugandan shillings excluding VAT, or 2,682,140,000 shillings inclusive of VAT.
The physical construction of the two hubs involves a much larger capital injection. Lot 2, which covers the Wakiso Central Market, is valued at 23,991,574,461 shillings inclusive of VAT, while Lot 1 for Kawuku Market is priced at 19,804,960,441 shillings inclusive of VAT.
Project planners expect the new infrastructure to improve hygiene and sanitation standards, provide organized stalls and storage facilities, and enhance safety for both traders and customers. For decades, vendors in these economic hubs have operated in challenging environments; the new facilities are intended to provide the dignity and organization necessary to stimulate small and medium enterprises.
Beyond local trade, the modernization is expected to boost revenue collection and align with national goals of poverty alleviation and urban planning.
The agreement includes a rigid legal framework to ensure the projects are delivered as promised. The contract states: “In this Agreement, words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to them in the Contract referred to. The Agreement shall prevail over all other Contract documents.”
This clause is intended to reinforce accountability in the execution and completion of the works, including the remedying of any future defects. As construction begins, the project stands as a statement of progress for the people of Wakiso and Mpigi who have long awaited markets that reflect the economic potential of their communities.
