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Residents and leaders in Mitooma and Ntungamo districts are urging the Central Government to address the worsening state of Rwitanzi Bridge, located on the border of the two districts.
Mirembe Mugume, a trader from Kajara, emphasized the bridge’s importance for businesses, farmers, and school children who rely on it daily.
Yassin Mugisha, the Councilor for People with Disabilities in Nyamunuka Town Council, expressed concerns over the risks posed by the bridge, which is riddled with potholes and has lost its protective railings to scrap metal thieves.
Benon Karyerja, the Mitooma LC5 Chairperson, said the district lacks funds to reconstruct the bridge, which separates Mayaga Sub-county in Mitooma and Bwongyera Sub-county in Ntungamo. Despite several appeals to the Central Government and local leaders, no action has been taken.
Boneza criticized government representatives, including Juliet, the Woman MP for Mitooma, and First Lady Janet Museveni, for failing to respond to letters. He warned of placing signposts to caution the public about using the bridge at their own risk.
Hon. Michael Timuzigu Kamugisha, MP for Kajara, called for the Ministry of Works to take charge, noting the process may take over two years due to the removal of UNRA’s role in the area. He assured residents that engineers have assessed the bridge and urged them to remain hopeful.
