World Bank and French Development Agency provide Uganda with more than $600 million in aid

Uganda has received over $600 million from the World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD) to support infrastructure development and waste management in the capital city of Kampala, according to an announcement made by the government and World Bank on Thursday.

Ugandans have expressed their concerns regarding waste management and the deteriorating condition of the roads in Kampala. Unfortunately, the city has been facing persistent underfunding from the central government.

Last month, a tragic incident occurred at a landfill site on Kampala’s outskirts, where houses were buried and lives were lost as residents slept. The devastating event claimed the lives of at least 35 people.

The funding for this project will amount to $566 million, with a significant portion being in the form of credit from the World Bank. Additionally, ADF will contribute $42.7 million towards the project, according to the statements.

“The World Bank has highlighted the substantial gaps in infrastructure that have been revealed due to the rapid expansion of urban areas.”

Last year, the World Bank announced its decision to cease lending to Uganda following the implementation of a controversial law.

The World Bank did not promptly respond to Reuters’ email request for an explanation regarding the lifting of the assistance ban.