Bwaise floods and jam

The origin of the name Bwaise emanated from the death of an innocent peasant who was subjected to death during the time of Kabaka Mutesa I but by the time the truth was uncovered it was late to save his life. Those who were convicted were always sentenced to death at this place. Since then, the place came to be named Bwaise, James Bbuule, a resident of the area narrates.
Bwaise is made up of four zones but the name Bwaise overshadows the other zones which include Makerere, Mbogo zone and others. It also has three parishes which include Bwaise I, Bwaise II and Bwaise III.
It is one of the Kampala suburbs best known for flooding during heavy rains and this makes it relatively hard for one to cross from one point to another unless carried by those who know the road well.
Floods cut off many roads including the main road (Nabweru Road) that passes through Bwaise and connects to Nansana. The standstill almost takes a period of two to three hours depending on the magnitude of the rains. Water logging in Bwaise has led to the loss of lives, especially those who try to cross after heavy rains, Bbuule, a resident reveals.

Security of the area
According to Wamala Ssaaka, the Chairman Bokosa zone and a councillor, the security of Bwaise greatly requires time to time upgrading because there are so many crimes related to drug abuse such as the increasing levels of iron bar hit men who always torture and kill boda boda riders, especially during the evening and early morning hours. He adds that a lot has been done to ensure that the security is enhanced through regular trainings by the police and community policing technique as a way of curbing crime.

Bwaise black spots
Bwaise has quite a number of black spots thus one has to be careful when planning to use such routes because there are higher chances of one losing either property or sustaining injuries. Most known black spot in Bwaise is Kimumbasa located in Bwaise zone III.
This is well known for its drug addicts and prostitution. Other black spots include Katoogo along Northern By-pass in Bwaise II zone, Litre Litre Bar area, Kimwanyi area and areas around Ku satu stage fly over. On all the mentioned spots, pick pocketing is the major vice.

Infrastructures in Bwaise
Bwaise has quite a number of infrastructure improvements but this is basically in road networking. Currently, main Nabweru Road that connects to Nansana is under construction.
However, there are questions whether the upgrading of this road will solve the flooding problems in the area that has been an issue for years.
Other roads off the main road are murram roads however, during this rain season pot-holes are created which makes the problem persists.
Bwaise has one health centre that is Kawala Grade One health centre.
However; the people in this area close to Mulago Referral Hospital, Kawempe branch and the old Mulago Hospital. “At Kawala Health Centre one only gets drug prescriptions as there are no drugs,” says Wamala.
Schools are in a sorry state due to flooding. Flooding has led to the closure of some schools as pupils cannot access the classes. Much as there are other private schools, they are expensive for most residents.

The cost of buying land and rent in Bwaise.
Getting half an acre of land in Bwaise is no guarantee unless one buys in small portions though land in other smaller dimensions can easily be got.
Richard Kamya, a land blocker confirmed. Land of 50 by 50 feet is between Shs17-20m depending on the zone and 100 by 50 feet is between 35m to Shs45m for anyone in need of an acre should do the search from Matugga.

Rent
A single room costs between Shs60,000 and Shs80,000. Double rooms for business are expensive, especially those along the main Nabweru road. They cost between Shs500,000 and Shs800,000. Self-contained rooms are rare but can be got in the out-skirts at between Shs300,000 and Shs450,000.