Staff Reporter
Former Rubanda District Chairman LC5, Jogo Kenneth Biryabarema, has raised concerns regarding the allocation of 1 billion Uganda shillings provided by the government to each district for road maintenance.
To improve road infrastructure nationwide, the government of Uganda allocated additional funds through the Land Fund for road maintenance in every district. Under the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget, each district received an extra 1 billion UGX for this purpose, supplementing the funds provided through the Road Fund. This initiative aimed to ensure that all districts have sufficient resources for road maintenance and improvement.
Biryabarema voiced his concerns while addressing the congregation at Kachenaga Church of Uganda in Nyamweru Sub-county, Rubanda district. He stated that despite the allocation of 1 billion shillings, there has been no noticeable impact on Rubanda’s roads, many of which remain impassable. Biryabarema attributed this issue to voter bribery, which he believes is undermining service delivery.
Eng. Julius Buzaare, who is running for the Rubanda district LC5 seat in the upcoming elections, called for non-religious sentiment in the elections. He urged the electorate to vote based on development rather than religious affiliations.
