Senior Reporter
State Minister for Tourism, Martin Mugara Bahinduka, has urged leaders in Sheema District to actively monitor government projects to ensure better outcomes. He emphasized that significant investments are being made by the government in various tourism destinations, including Kitagata hot springs, aimed at attracting more visitors and boosting the district’s revenue.
Mugara made these remarks while addressing stakeholders and locals during a visit by the parliamentary committee on tourism to Kitagata hot springs, where several challenges were identified.
Local leaders expressed frustration with the contractors responsible for the development of Kitagata hot springs, alleging that they have hindered their efforts to monitor the government projects. Sheema District Chairperson, Jemimah Buhanda, highlighted instances where district officials faced difficulties accessing the premises of Kitagata hot springs, where upgrades have been ongoing for the past three years.
Sheema District RDC, Puriceria Muhindo, lamented the lack of cooperation from the contractor towards local leaders, despite the supposed monthly engagement meetings.
Lyazi Vian, the Commissioner for Tourism in the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, explained that the project is currently in its second phase, which involves constructing buildings and leveling the ground. The third phase will focus on building hot spas and demonstration springs.
