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Kampala, Tuesday — State House has dismissed claims attributing the severe traffic gridlock along the Kampala–Masaka highway to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy, describing the assertions as false and misleading.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidential Press Unit said while delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to blame the congestion on the President’s movements.
“For clarity, very limited and time-bound road closures during presidential movements are standard operating procedures world over and are carefully coordinated to minimize disruption,” the statement reads, adding that several other factors significantly contributed to the jam.
According to State House, the gridlock was largely caused by heavy end-of-month traffic as many travelers returned from upcountry for the festive season, poor road discipline by some motorists who created multiple lanes, and a heavy downpour that reduced visibility and forced some drivers to temporarily park and wait out the storm.
The statement further noted that similar overnight delays were recorded along the same route last year during the same period, even when there were no presidential campaigns in districts along the highway.
“It is therefore incorrect to politicize and wrongly attribute this unfortunate event,” the press unit said.
Motorists had earlier reported being stuck in traffic for more than 20 hours, with alternative routes such as Kasanje–Nakawuka and Gomba–Sembabule also described as impassable or gridlocked.
State House urged the public to consider the full context of such situations and called for patience and responsible road use, especially during periods of heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
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