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Residents of Nyakazinga Cell, Karuhembe Parish, Kebisoni Sub-county, have expressed their concerns over the poor condition of the Kahengye-Mabanga Road. This road, which connects Kahengye, Nyakazinga, and Mabanga Trading Centre, plays a crucial role in facilitating local development, particularly for business owners and coffee growers who rely on it to transport their goods to factories.
Speaking to our reporter, Jonathan Natukunda, the LC1 Chairperson of Nyakazinga Cell, highlighted that the road was left incomplete during the rainy season and has since deteriorated due to heavy rains. He emphasized that traveling on the road, even by boda boda, has become hazardous. Natukunda noted that the road was last repaired two years ago and is now in dire need of attention.
Sam Kamugisha, a resident of Nyakazinga, echoed these concerns, stating that the poor state of the road has made it difficult for locals to transport their coffee to factories. He also pointed out that the Kazooba Bridge, which leads to Kahengye, was poorly constructed and has since been washed away by water.
Charles Kahanyi, the LC3 Chairperson of Kebisoni Sub-county, added that the Kahengye-Mabanga Road is currently impassable, particularly near a large rock on the way to Mabanga. He called for immediate action from the relevant authorities, noting that even driving a car through the area is highly risky.
In response, District Engineer Julius Bagyira acknowledged the poor condition of the road. He explained that the funds allocated to the district are insufficient to address all road repairs simultaneously. However, he assured residents that the Kahengye-Mabanga Road has been prioritized for inclusion in the next financial year’s budget and will be repaired.
