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What are transportation options and challenges in Kampala?

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Are there taxis in Kampala? What about scooters? What are the public transportation options? Here's what 25 local experts had to say about transportation methods in Kampala.

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If you are moving to Kampala, Uganda expect a good climate, a friendly population but a dusty city and traffic congestion.

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One should be speaking English as a basic national language, then Luganda. Be flexible to eat a variety of fresh foods and you must at least have a minimum of 1 Million Ugandan Shillings to cater for transport, food and accommodation for a month.

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Kampala is the capital of Uganda. It’s population is a blend of young and old with majority being the former. Traffic congestion peaks in morning and evening hours. It’s culture is embedded in the way people live with each other through respect at all times. Often we disagree but compromise is one way to get around trying times.

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Michelle, says: 2020

Kampala is found in the heart of Buganda Kingdom. it can be messy especially when it rains. This is because most of the drainage channels were blocked by rubbish thrown in by people around those areas. Also, you should be able to bear the heavy traffic especially during the morning and evening rush hours.

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Arinda, says: 2020

Kampala city is quite busy and packed with traffic during day. The accommodations within the city are more costly than those on the outskirts of the city. Security within the heart of the city is more efficient as its more tranquil and less busy. There are lots of jobs especially for foreigners willing to invest in any kind of business approved by the city council.

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there is a lot of traffic jam on almost all roads in Kampala. Also, the sewage system is faulty, so whenever it rains, most of the city floods up. Therefore, it is much better to look for other cities to settle in like Jinja, Mbale and Kasese.

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Mutebi, says: 2020

Kampala city is known for having a lot of traffic and currently, the government is taking measures on how to cope with such congestion. It has so far put out rules to govern the “boda boda” riders in the city limiting them to particular areas only. This will be a problem for quite a big number of riders and their customers at large since it all comes back to beating traffic congestion in the city.

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Kamara, says: 2020

Kampala, also the capital of Uganda, is a secure city with lots of happy and hospitable people. It has a lot of traffic and the rising number of street children. In the Central region, it is easily accessed as it has a road network that connects it to all the other regions.

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Steven, says: 2020

Kampala is a city with good climate, awesome city view and amazing food. Kampala is a city filled with thieves and should be careful while on streets. Kampala is full of traffic congestion and a person needs to go to where he or she wants to on time.

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Someone moving to Kampala should know Kampala is quite a big busy city with a lot of traffic jam. It’s also a trading centre thus people can get whatever they want from within the city. There are quite a number of tourist centres within Kampala for example the National Museum which one can visit and affordable hotels and restaurants for the perfect accommodation and welfare.

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Bernadette, says: 2020

Kampala is a beautiful and lively city full of people with warm hearts and happy smiles. While traffic jam may be difficult to navigate, one will eventually get where they want to go. Also, Kampala’s somewhat central position allows it to celebrate all of Uganda’s different, vibrant, and well-preserved cultures.

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Nayebale, says: 2020

Before moving to Kampala, be aware of Boda bodas. These are motorcycles that complement public transport. However, their operators ride recklessly on the roads. Additionally, here Rolex is food. It is a special snack of rolled eggs and Chapati you can grab anywhere around the city suburbs. People here are friendly and there are various attractions you should not miss checking out including the Martyrs’ Shrine at Namugongo and Kasubi Tombs.

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Ankunda, says: 2020

There is heavy traffic in the city. They should also know that there is a lot of dust mainly in the sunny weather. There are a lot of thieves around the area, and so they must be very careful when moving around, and hold tight onto their personal property.

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Richard, says: 2020

Kampala is the capital of Uganda. The means of transport are many and not limited to the following; buses, taxis, and motorcycles. There are lots of people from all walks of life. Averagely more than 50 percent of the people around the city use English which is the international language.

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Kampala is the capital of Uganda. It is also a center for businesses and their is a large market due to the high population. The people in Kampala are very hospitable, they welcome all visitors with smiling faces. The common mean o0f transport is public services van, usually carrying fourteen passengers per a trip.

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Lugasa, says: 2020

Kampala is beautiful with lots of tall buildings. However, it’s very congested with lots of cars and boda bodas. The city center has lots of people trading and selling different goods and offering a variety of services. Most the traders sell goods ranging from second-hand products to new products.

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Sserugga, says: 2020

It is a peaceful city with many Boda Bodas. There are motorcycles which move passengers around different places at considerably cheaper prices. It has many slums and sometimes property float on the water whenever it rains too much. The roads are poor and not repaired. But the good thing about my city is that the people are hospitable and peaceful. They love strangers.

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Mugenyi, says: 2020

There is traffic which makes work somehow hard to go around in a fast way. But the good part in all is that everyone is friendly and welcoming which makes it easy to get along with everyone that you please. There are many places of wonder that one can visit.

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Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the eastern part of Africa. It is diverse and has welcoming people with different cultures you can enjoy, many places to hangout with friends, restaurants with wallet friendly menus, various Hotels to choose from in and around the city center. Taxis, we call them here not cabs, are available so are boda bodas and special hires.

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Doreen, says: 2020

Someone should consider carrying an umbrella as the weather varies from time to time. It can shine and rain the unexpectedly. The dress code around the city is expected to be decent enough, i.e., long dresses or skirts for females and just anything gentle enough for the males. Traffic can be hectic around the city, so, you should plan to move earlier than expected to get to your destination in time.

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Katongole, says: 2020

The city is surrounded by the largest lake in East Africa. One might have to to embark on motorcycle (Boda Boda) to beat traffic in the city especially during rush hour, unless you would like to spend over three hours in the jam. The people are known to be friendly so you will be greeted with smiling strangers; don’t be afraid just smile back or say hi. It is part of the city culture in Kampala.

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Victoria, says: 2020

We always experience a lot of traffic and there city is noisy. But there is still a lot to learn from the people and the high class services are always expensive. There is diversity of languages so someone needs to understand some of the local languages like Luganda, and some other local languages in Uganda.

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Mugenyi, says: 2020

Be wary of traffic especially in the mornings and evenings. Secondly, always be on the lookout for crazy drivers. Remember to always carry a light rain jacket as it can rain at the least expected time. If you are traveling, remember to carry an up to date map.

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Richard, says: 2020

Someone moving to Kampala should know about the Bodaboda transport. It’s a type of transport that enables one to move from one point to another on a two-wheel motorbike as a passenger. It’s a unique type of transport commonly used in Uganda. This mode of transport has greatly contributed to the booming transport sector in the Kampala capital city.

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Israel, says: 2020

Kampala is a city with less planned suburban neighbourhoods and a lot of traffic in peak hours. There are plenty of transportation means that range from taxis to motor bicycles. Motor bicycles are the fastest means of transport during peak hours. Kampala central areas have potential insecurity in the downtowns needing a pedestrian to always be alert.

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Arinda, says: 2020
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