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Kanungu District’s local government, under the direction of Engineer Erick Mutumba, is embarking on a significant road rehabilitation project to address the deteriorating condition of several key routes. Among these are the Namunye-Kyamugaga-Bikomero road, budgeted at 42 million shillings, the crucial bridge linking Kanungu Town Council and Kambuga Subcounty via Kigando, allocated 105 million shillings, and the 21-kilometer Kihiihi-Matanda-Kameme road, with a budget of 136 million shillings.
Additionally, plans include the rehabilitation of the Katete-Mpagango-Nyamirama road (10 km, 39 million shillings), the Bugongi-Nyamirama road, and the Kishenyi-Kihembe road, among others. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Kihanda-Katete and Kishenyi-Kihembe roads have already taken place, coinciding with the appointment of the new Chief Administrative Officer for the district.
LC5 Chairperson, Eng. Sam Arineitwe Kajojo, emphasized the importance of ensuring proper drainage by installing culverts to prolong the lifespan of these roads. He also noted that certain roads fall under the jurisdiction of the Uganda National Roads Authority, and while the district is ready to commence work, they await UNRA’s initiative in rehabilitating those roads.
Despite challenges such as heavy rainfall and limited funding from the central government, the district is utilizing the 1 billion shillings allocated by the government to initiate these much-needed road repairs.
