Uganda's government has committed to accelerating administrative and approval processes for major infrastructure projects financed through its partnership with Japan, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced following talks with Japan's Ambassador to Uganda, Sasayama Takuya. The priority schemes include Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and additional financing for the Kampala Metropolitan Power Transmission System, both central to Uganda's development agenda.
Musasizi said the government would expedite Cabinet, parliamentary and administrative procedures to ensure the projects proceed without unnecessary delays. The flyover project is designed to reduce traffic congestion in the capital, while the power transmission system financing is intended to strengthen electricity infrastructure across the Greater Kampala region. The minister emphasised that timely implementation would be essential in translating commitments between the two governments into tangible outcomes.
The discussions, which focused on investments in transport, energy and other infrastructure sectors, also covered a proposed Uganda-Japan cooperation framework. Musasizi described this framework as a mechanism for aligning future development engagements with Uganda's national priorities. The minister commended Japan for its continued support through Official Development Assistance, noting that the partnership had contributed to the country's infrastructure development agenda.
Musasizi underscored the importance of accelerating project implementation, strengthening regional connectivity and mobilising private investment to translate bilateral commitments into development results. He emphasised that infrastructure development should be accompanied by efforts to expand economic opportunities and stimulate growth. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their relationship through infrastructure development, increased investment and economic cooperation, according to Musasizi.
The proposed cooperation framework is expected to provide a more coordinated approach to future engagements, with development assistance and investment aligned with Uganda's long-term economic priorities. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two countries to review existing cooperation initiatives and identify areas where additional support and investment could strengthen Uganda's development programmes. Uganda continues to rely on development partnerships to finance strategic infrastructure while seeking to improve domestic project approval processes and mobilise private capital.