Dr. Hamis Kiggundu is redeveloping Kampala’s Nakivubo Channel into a modern, eco-friendly urban corridor.  

In a bold and visionary move, renowned Ugandan businessman and philanthropist Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, has embarked on a transformative project to redevelop Kampala’s notorious Nakivubo Channel. Once a symbol of neglect, flooding, and insecurity, the channel is now being reborn as a modern, eco-friendly urban corridor, thanks to Dr. Kiggundu’s leadership and partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). This ambitious initiative not only addresses long-standing urban challenges but also positions Uganda as a forward-thinking nation ready to host the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.  

Flooding along the Kkunywa-Wakitundu River has cut off the road connecting Mityana Town to the District Headquarters, stranding government workers, judicial staff, and police personnel.

MITYANA – Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding along the Kkunywa-Wakitundu River, completely cutting off the vital road connecting Mityana Town to the District Headquarters. The deluge has left government workers, judicial staff, and police personnel stranded, with many forced to wade through dangerous floodwaters to reach their workplaces.  

City businessman Hajji Hamis Kigundu of Ham  Enterprises has embarked on a transformative project to redevelop the Nakivubo channel.

KAMPALA – Prominent city businessman Hajji Hamis Kigundu, through his Ham Enterprises, has announced an ambitious urban renewal project to rehabilitate Kampala's notorious Nakivubo drainage channel into a modern, eco-friendly waterway.  

As RR Pearl One opens its doors, it symbolises both a family’s resilience and a nation’s progress.