Newly constructed Kasubi and Busega city markets, both of which are located in Kampala’s Rubaga Division in Uganda, are expected to start operations in September and December this year respectively.
This was announced by government authorities who believe that the facilities will upturn production and marketing of agricultural commodities, improve income for vendors, increase employment and customer satisfaction.
The vendors thanked the government and also expressed their anticipation for these markets saying that they will improve their working conditions by providing permanent working stations.
Kasubi Market
Located in Kasubi City along the Kampala-Hoima road, Kasubi Market project is executed by Sterling Civil Engineering Ltd and funded by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) at a cost of US $ 406,470.
The KCCA spokesperson, Mr. Peter Kaujju, said the institution is committed to creating more working space for the city’s poor population to improve their livelihoods.
“Just last month, we initiated the construction of Kitintale Market in Nakawa Division and we are set to roll more projects across the city,” he said.
Kasubi city market will accommodate 1,200.
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Busega Market
Supervised by the Ministry of Local Government and constructed by Arab Contractors Ltd, the Busega Market is a part of Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme (MATIP) implemented by the Government of Uganda with financial support from the Arab Bank of Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
The latter financed the first phase of the construction works of the facility at US$ 5.42M while the Government of Uganda bankrolled the second phase at a tune of US$ 6.8M.
The market has shops, stalls, open spaces, toilets and a parking in addition to ramps for easy access by People with Disabilities (PWDs). It has the capacity to house to at least 2,000 traders at a time.
