Simpson M
Residents of Nyabitete parish in Buyanja subcounty, Rukungiri, are expressing dissatisfaction with the deteriorating state of bridges and roads in their locality. During discussions with our reporter, locals highlighted the alarming condition of the broken bridges that traverse their area.
Buguma Road, extending from Muruti to Buhandagazi, has become a particular cause for concern among residents. The road is characterized by its poor, overgrown, and underdeveloped state, posing significant obstacles to progress in the region.
Moses Asiimwe, a resident, voiced the challenges they face, revealing that the inadequate roads compel them to transport patients manually across precarious makeshift bridges. He emphasized the difficulties faced by motorcycles, especially during the rainy season, making accessibility a significant issue.
Travellers and farmers are particularly affected, struggling to transport their goods to marketplaces. Asiimwe highlighted the financial losses incurred by farmers dealing with perishable foods like matooke and tomatoes due to the inefficient transportation methods.
The residents are now appealing to the government and local leaders to intervene and improve the road infrastructure. Charles Karahukayi, the district councilor representing Nyabitete parish, acknowledged that efforts were made to address the road issues in the past. However, he noted that residents’ reluctance to participate in community initiatives like “Burungi Bwansi” contributed to the roads’ deterioration.
Karahukayi explained that the parish’s roads connect to other parishes and sub-counties, emphasizing the role of LC1 chairpersons in mobilizing community efforts for road maintenance. He urged the public not to resist community initiatives like “Burungi Bwansi,” emphasizing its collective benefits and encouraged chairpersons to take an active role in promoting these efforts for the well-being of the community.
