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Several roads in Kampala will today be inaccessible to motorists as President Museveni celebrates his 79th birthday at Kololo independence grounds. Read: 59 times 9 minutes ago President Museveni’s 79th birthday celebration at Kololo independence grounds in Kampala will lead to road closures, impacting local traffic.
The 79th birthday fete for the president is organised by a group of youths led by the National Coordinator in the Office of the NRM National Chairman, Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo.
Releasing the traffic flow plan on Thursday afternoon, Kampala Metropolitan Traffic police commander, Senior Superintendent of Police, Godwin Arinaitwe said at least 100,000 guests are expected to attend the birthday fete.
“We are expecting around 100, 000 guests who will be coming from different parts of the country. We appeal to the general public to be vigilant but also follow the traffic guidelines ,” Arinaitwe said.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan traffic police commander, there will be normal traffic flow at Golf Course traffic lights towards Acacia Avenue but a diversion around Upper Kololo Terrace, Elgon Terrace and Lower Kololo Terrace where no motorists will be allowed to access, apart from VVIPs.
Organized by a group of youths led by Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo, the National Coordinator in the Office of the NRM National Chairman, the event expects around 100,000 guests from across the country.
Kampala Metropolitan Traffic police commander, Senior Superintendent of Police Godwin Arinaitwe, released a traffic flow plan, indicating that while normal traffic will continue at Golf Course traffic lights towards Acacia Avenue, there will be diversions around Upper Kololo Terrace, Elgon Terrace, and Lower Kololo Terrace, where only VVIPs will have access.
Motorists coming from different directions are provided with alternative routes and parking locations. Those coming from Bombo road are advised to use Old Kira road and Lugogo bypass, parking at KCCA grounds behind Shoprite. Visitors from Jinja should park at UMA show grounds.