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Residents of Runyinya-Kyinombe Cell in Omukagashe Ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have commended their leaders for the rehabilitation of the Rwabuteneka-Karere road.
The 1.5km stretch had been in a poor state for a long time, despite repeated concerns raised by area councilors to responsible authorities. It had remained unattended to, causing significant inconvenience to road users.
Local residents, including Esther Ainomugisha, Annet Bagambana, and Innocent Mugisha, expressed joy and appreciation, saying the road had become nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season. They noted that boda bodas and cars often failed to use the route, and transport fares from Rukungiri town were unusually high due to the road’s condition.
They also appealed to authorities to install culverts and drainage pipes to prevent the road from being washed away during heavy rains.
Kenneth Mugabe, the Municipal Councilor representing Rwentondo Parish, acknowledged that the road—connecting to Rwentondo—had been in a poor state for a long time. He revealed that efforts to engage responsible officials had been met with claims of insufficient funds.
However, Mugabe expressed satisfaction that the road has now been worked on, making it easier for residents to transport their goods to market.
Councilors Gelevazio Tugume (Kagashe Ward) and Juliet Tusasiirwe (Woman Councilor, Kagashe Ward) also voiced their happiness, saying they had been under immense pressure from residents to have the road rehabilitated.
They highlighted the deteriorating state of the road, noting several accidents had occurred and that residents had been struggling with transportation.
Eastern Division Mayor David Tumwesigye appreciated the Municipality leadership for finally working on the road. He noted that out of the five roads proposed for repair, Rwabuteneka-Karere was the only one pending and expressed relief that it is now complete.
He emphasized that the area is home to many farmers, and improved road access will greatly support transportation of produce. Tumwesigye also assured residents that more improvements will follow, including the installation of drainage pipes and culverts to manage water flow and prevent future damage.
