CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CO-BUILD WITH THE COMMUNITY LOW-COST FLOOD-RESILIENT TRIBUTARIES IN THE KIGGUNDU AND SEBINA ZONES OF MAKERERE KAVULE – KAMPALA 2024

Adroit Consult International is proud to have been contracted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute to a community-led initiative aimed at mitigating flooding and waste management in the Makerere Kavule area of Kampala, Uganda.

Despite efforts by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to improve drainage infrastructure, flooding remains a persistent problem in several city suburbs. The UNDP’s data collection exercises in April 2023 revealed a complex drainage system in the Kiggundu and Sebina Zones, characterized by poorly defined tributaries and obstructions that hinder stormwater flow.

Recognizing the urgent need for solutions, UNDP is working with communities to co-develop low-cost flood-resilient tributaries. Adroit Consult International’s role is to provide expert consultancy services to support this collaborative effort, helping to design and implement effective drainage solutions that will enhance resilience and reduce the impact of flooding in the area

The consultancy scope of work included;

Comprehensive Drainage Design: Surveying, mapping, and designing a total of eight tributaries within the Kiggundu and Sebina Zones. These designs will ensure compliance with technical, legal, and social requirements, aligning with the KCCA drainage master plan and stormwater management policy.
Community-Driven Construction: Collaborating with local communities to construct the designed tributaries using cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and durable methods. This will involve installing appropriate culverts to facilitate smooth water flow and connecting the tributaries to the main drainage systems.
Main Channel Desilting: Desilting the main drainage channel to ensure unobstructed water flow from the tributaries to the Lubigi channel.
Green Belt Establishment: Creating a green belt along the drainage channels, featuring trees, flowers, and grass.
Community Sensitization: Conducting awareness sessions to educate the community about the importance of maintaining an effective drainage system

Adroit Consult international is still in the process of conducting this consultancy assignment and is anticipated to be finalized in 2025.