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Residents of Rukarango Parish, Kibatsi Subcounty in Ntungamo District, have expressed concern over the deteriorating state of the Rwamabondo–Omukabare Road, which has become nearly impassable.
The road is a vital route connecting large numbers of people from their homes to market centers and other parts of Ntungamo District.
Innocent Bareebwoha, the Youth Leader of Kibatsi Subcounty, told our reporter that the road connects Rwamabondo to Rukarango and Rutooma. He said it is a district road that has been severely damaged by heavy rains and is now full of potholes, making it difficult for residents to transport their goods to markets. He called upon the government to intervene.
Speaking to our reporter, Yowaabu Kamwesigye Kagwisagye, Chairperson LC1 Rukarango II Cell in Kibatsi Subcounty, confirmed that the road is indeed in a poor state. He said he has initiated community work to repair it, but the efforts are still insufficient. He appealed to the local government to work on the road to ease transport.
He, however, noted that communal work alone cannot restore the road since it requires a tractor to dig water trenches and apply murram to make it passable.
Nicholas Akoora, a resident of Rwamabondo Town Council, echoed similar concerns, saying the road urgently needs rehabilitation before it causes loss of lives. He explained that business operators find it difficult to transport goods, and even accessing health services has become a challenge — especially for pregnant women who need to reach hospitals.
He added that the road is full of potholes, making it particularly dangerous for boda boda riders who transport produce to market centers. Akoora appealed to the responsible authorities to act quickly and rehabilitate the road.
However, Sam Mucunguzi, Chairperson LC5 Ntungamo District, said the road is already included in the district’s work plan. He explained that the delay is due to limited funds but noted that the matter has been presented to the Ministry of Finance to secure transitional funds for its rehabilitation. He assured residents that the district is committed to working on roads connecting homes to market centers and that this particular road will soon be addressed.
