An investigation of urban sprawl within Kampala.-entebbe corridor

Abstract

Urban sprawl is a common phenomenon associated with most towns in many parts of the world. Thus, Ugandan towns are not unique in this respect. The thesis therefore sets out to investigate the existence and extent of urban sprawl and the resulting problems from this nature of development within Kampala-Entebbe corridor. the study also goes further to identify any other types of development which contribute to the explanation of the present mixed pattern of development within the ''Corridor. Having analysed the various types of development, the study canes out with planning proposals for the whole study area. The study area is 93.5 sq miles, (239 sq km) with a total population of 42276 people (1969 Uganda Population Census). The major source of information in writing the thesis was that obtained through field surveys carried out in the study area. Surveys involved alter viewing -People using a designed questionnaire. Informal interviews were also conducted. More information was obtained from government offices in both Uganda and Kenya. In treating the issue of urban sprawl, the general problems associated with it, are examined. The study further examines how Uganda has attempted to tackle the issue of urban sprawl, and the problems which have came up as a result of the measures adopted to curb the negative effects of this nature of development. The study stresses that in dealing with urban sprawl areas, consideration has to be given to the towns where this sprawl is originating. In the case of the study area, any attempts to deal with urban sprawl, have to consider the future development of both Kampala and Entebbe. It is noted that presently, Entebbe has little land for further urban development. As a result, this development is overspilling on the northern fringes of this town, but outside the town boundaries within the corridor. Such areas need physical planning guideline and are recommended to be incorporated within Entebbe town boundaries. In the case of Kampala, there is still a lot of undeveloped land since the city's boundaries were extended from 8 to 75 sq miles in 1968. The study