A GIS based suitability analysis of fuel filling stations in Kawempe division.
Abstract
In most large urban areas of Uganda like Kampala, there is high demand for land for socioeconomic
activities. This high land demand often results to land scramble and illegal conversion of land uses,
leading to haphazard development and the deliberate location of fuel filling stations in unsuitable
areas.
This research pursued the use GIS and multi criteria decision analysis to establish the degree of
suitability of the existing petrol stations Kampala by providing quantitative information with
regards to conformity to the physical planning standards set by the state in addition to
environmental protection.
It was realised that 18 stations lie within the suitable areas, 18 stations lie within the suitable while
only 4 stations lie within the moderately suitable zone. Most of the stations within Kawempe have
followed the crucial environmental and safety guidelines when setting up sites.