NELSON K
Residents of Kanyankyende Cell in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-Bcounty have raised concerns over the poor state of roads and culverts, which have hindered economic activities in the area.
The affected roads include the Karama-Kanyankyende Road and Kashenyi-Mukateete-Kanyankyende-Njororo Road, both of which have significantly disrupted trade, commerce, and access to social services.
Baguma Edward and Ndyanabangoi Francis, both residents of the area, told a Boona FM reporter that the roads are in a deplorable state, and despite their efforts to carry out communal maintenance work, the situation has not improved. They highlighted that after heavy rains, water channels and rapids develop on the roads due to poor drainage and the lack of culverts.
In addition to poor roads, residents also expressed frustration over the lack of clean water and electricity. They have reportedly submitted multiple complaints to the government over the years but have yet to receive a response. They are now calling for immediate intervention.
Local Leaders Respond
Kanyankyende LC1 Chairperson Tumusingize Arthur acknowledged the residents’ concerns, stating that while the responsibility for road maintenance lies with the subcounty, past political leaders, particularly former MP Hon. Fred Turyamuhweza, used to support them by grading the roads annually. However, he noted that it has been a long time since the area received any grading services. He urged the relevant authorities, particularly District Roads and Culverts Chairperson Hon. Dr. Elisa Rutahigwa, to take immediate action.
Bugangari LC3 Chairperson Jaston Byamukama assured residents that the roads will be worked on. However, he noted that the subcounty is currently facing financial constraints, and with only one grader available in the district, road maintenance has been delayed.
Byamukama added that they have included the purchase of culverts in the next budget to address the drainage issues. He called on residents to be patient while these plans are implemented.
In the meantime, he encouraged locals to continue engaging in communal maintenance work, especially after heavy rains, instead of solely relying on government intervention.
