Stella T
Residents of Nyakinengo Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed frustration with local leaders for failing to address the poor condition of their roads. The most affected routes include Omukebeho, Mutanyanta, Kishada, Kamuhogo, and several others, which residents rely on for transportation.
Residents from the affected villages reported that they had resorted to collecting money among themselves to repair the roads. However, despite raising over six million shillings, their efforts to secure a tractor through the local leaders were unsuccessful, leaving them disillusioned.
Kishanda 2 LC1 Chairperson, Bernard Beineobulamu, revealed that the failure to obtain a tractor despite the community’s financial contributions has sparked anger among residents. Many are now demanding their money back, especially given the current economic hardships. Beineobulamu noted that the lack of action from the leaders has left the roads in an impassable state, severely impacting transportation and movement.
Beineobulamu added that previous attempts by residents to patch up sections of the roads were futile, as rains quickly washed away the soil. He mentioned that residents are now forced to use alternative routes, which is challenging due to high fuel prices and the poor condition of roads in the outskirts of the villages. He called upon district authorities to take immediate action.
In response, Gadson Mubangizi, the LC3 Chairperson of Nyakagyeme, urged residents to be patient, assuring them that the district plans to rehabilitate all roads in poor condition. He explained that while work is ongoing in other sub-counties, Nyakagyeme will soon receive attention.
Rukungiri District Road Engineer, Julius Bagira, acknowledged the challenges faced by the district, particularly the shortage of machinery needed to work on all the roads. He assured residents that the district has begun rehabilitating many community roads and urged them to be patient as their concerns are addressed.
