Majority Ugandans’ aspiration immediately they begin earning an income is to buy a car to gain status in

society. Many, however, forget that most urban areas are single-centered towns flocked by Ugandans that
use both private and public means in the hope of attaining better services, hence contributing to the heavy
traffic jam. Travelers previously spent about fifteen to thirty minutes travelling between Mukono and
Kampala (Nsubuga, 2016). Vehicles moved about in free-flowing conditions with almost no delays.
However, given the exponential increase in vehicular traffic, especially commuter buses, taxis and
motorcycles, there has been a significant reduction in the road’s level of service, particularly in Seeta and
Mukono towns where drivers have experienced delays of up to three hours. Moses Ssonko, the officer in
charge of traffic in Mukono Police division, credits some of this congestion to impatient taxi drivers who
leave their lanes and block oncoming opposition traffic, causing more even more delays, thus increasing
traffic density. Another reason cited for the congestion is the presence of heavy duty trucks that move
slowly. As a result, several businesses and workshops in Seeta have experienced reductions in turn-up from
both government and non-government organizations citing the jam as an obstacle. Many schools in the area
have also lost pupils and students because parents find the congestion tiring and fuel consuming when
reporting for school and paying visitations. Multiple businesses have also lost customers who are unable to
arrive in desired time or find parking space. The council petitioned Uganda National Roads Authority
(UNRA) asking for a partnership through which UNRA would help open and upgrade to standard over six
bypasses which they thought will solve the problem of traffic jam. That plan, however, has not yet been put
in motion.