MUGABE R
Residents of Ryengyerero C cell in Ryengyerero Parish, Rurehe Sub County, Mitooma District, and Omurwega Cell in Bwanda Parish, Buhunga Sub County, Rukungiri District expressed their gratitude yesterday as Bagarame Bridge, situated at the border of Rukungiri and Mitooma Districts in the mentioned cells, was successfully repaired.
The bridge had collapsed five months ago, forcing people to abandon the road and take a longer route, which was both costly and time-consuming. The repair of Bagarame Bridge has been a significant relief for the residents, as it reestablishes a crucial link between the two districts.
Residents highlighted the challenges they faced during the five months of the bridge being out of service, emphasizing the impact on accessing essential services such as schools, health centers, trading centers, and open markets, as these Parishes had a strong interdependence.
Mutungi Enock, a resident of Ryengyerero C cell, expressed gratitude for the repair work and commended Hon Arthur Kazoora, who played a crucial role in mobilizing people and providing the necessary equipment and refreshments. Enock noted that the lack of a functional bridge had paralyzed development in the area.
Ahimbisibwe Evalyn Muhimbo, the Chairperson LC3 Rurehe Sub County, praised Arthur Kazoora for his efforts in facilitating the rehabilitation. She revealed that the bridge repair was beyond the sub-County budget, and the District had initially scheduled it for the next financial year in 2025, posing a significant challenge.
Arthur Kazoora, a local politician in the area, who contributed equipment and refreshments worth 1.5 million under the Kazoora Foundation, disclosed that his intervention aimed to save lives, sustain businesses, and complement the government’s efforts in developing their region.
