EDITOR
Operators at Kabale’s taxi and bus parks are raising alarms over persistent flooding during the rainy season, urging the municipal council to take immediate action to improve conditions.
Henry Tindyebwa, Chairperson of the Bus Park Operators’ Association, described the situation as critical. He revealed that the council had previously allowed operators to temporarily move their businesses to the main road due to the poor state of the park. While this provided a short-term solution, Tindyebwa noted it has caused increased road congestion and posed safety risks to other road users.
Operators say they have endured flooded conditions for over four years. Tindyebwa recalled that the council had once worked on the drainage system and promised to return to install pavers—a promise that has yet to be fulfilled.
Erick Muhiire, a boda boda rider operating near Garage Street in the park area, said the rains make the parks muddy, making it difficult for passengers to access services and disrupting daily operations. He appealed to the council to implement proper drainage to create a safer and more hygienic environment.
Cliscent Muhereza, another park operator, expressed appreciation to the council for providing a temporary working space but emphasized that proper drainage is urgently needed to prevent stagnant water, improve working conditions, and support livelihoods.
Responding to the concerns, Kabale Municipality Deputy Town Clerk Erick Sunday acknowledged the poor state of the parks. He confirmed that both the tax and bus parks have been included in the municipality’s development plan under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program for the 2025/2026 financial year. He added that the project is currently in the design phase, with a contractor expected to be procured soon to commence the works.
