n July 2020, Ngabirano was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Physical Planning Board (NPPB) of Uganda, the apex body responsible for overseeing physical planning in the country. Her appointment was formalized during a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Acting Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. 

The Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) Project in Kampala is an initiative by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) aimed at enhancing pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure to promote safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly urban mobility.

Amanda Ngabirano served as the Ugandan coordinator for the High Volume Transport (HVT) Applied Research Programme, an initiative funded by the UK government aimed at enhancing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient transport systems in low-income countries across Africa and South Asia. In her role, Ngabirano has been instrumental in integrating participatory and inclusive approaches into transport research and planning. Notably, she co-authored the HVT publication titled “Using Creative Participatory Approaches for Inclusive Climate-Resilient Transport in Africa: Guidelines for Practitioners”, which offers practical methodologies for engaging diverse stakeholders in transport planning processes.

The Mobility Centre Kampala project is a multifaceted initiative aimed at transforming urban transportation in Kampala, Uganda. Spearheaded by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the project focuses on enhancing mobility, reducing traffic congestion, and promoting sustainable transport solutions. The project represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the city’s transportation challenges. Through infrastructure development, technological integration, and community engagement, KCCA aims to create a more efficient, safe, and sustainable urban mobility system for Kampala.

Modern planning calls for participatory planning. And for the National Physical Development Plan, public communication and stakeholder engagement is a key component, and Amanda Ngabirano is the Information, Education and Communications Expert.

Move Mobility is a Dutch based consultancy firm which provides integrated transport ideas to create livable cities. And the current projects include Kajjansi Redevelopment Project Concept and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) project for Kampala.

For the CBD of Kampala, a non-motorized and green transport pilot, she was one of the initiators, expert and communications person for key stakeholders buy-in.

Amanda Ngabirano served as the Vice President for Africa on the inaugural board of the World Cycling Alliance (WCA). During her time with the WCA, Ngabirano was a passionate advocate for cycling as a sustainable and inclusive mode of transport, particularly in African cities. She emphasized the need for integrating cycling infrastructure into urban planning to promote active mobility and reduce congestion.