AINEMBABAZI V
Residents of Nyakyishenyi Subcounty have expressed concerns over the deteriorating condition of Nyamikokye-Burambira Bridge, which serves the entire subcounty and separates Rwenyondo and Murama parishes.
Speaking to our reporter, Mpamire Wilber, the councilor for Rwenyondo Parish, stated that the bridge is in a poor state, leading to frequent accidents, especially for boda bodas transporting coffee.
He added that residents attempted to fix the bridge through community work, using wood and pipes. However, the heavy rains have further damaged the bridge, rendering it almost impassable.
Robert Mugisha, the LC1 Chairperson of Kyinisya Cell, acknowledged the roadwork done in the area but noted that the bridge was left incomplete. He stated that the failure to level the corners around the bridge has contributed to accidents.
He mentioned that they were promised a grader to level the area, but this has not yet been fulfilled.
Speaking to our reporter, Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LC3 Chairperson of Nyakyishenyi Subcounty, emphasized that the poor state of the bridge has left residents in fear.
He explained that the bridge’s condition worsened due to the unfinished roadwork. They had requested the district to provide a grader to level the corners and reduce the steepness of the area, but this has not yet been done.
However, Julius Bagyira, the Rukungiri District Engineer, stated that they are aware of the situation and have already applied to the Ministry of Works for culverts to be installed.
He urged residents to be patient, explaining that many bridges are damaged during the rainy season. Since standard culverts are expensive, the district has to wait for supplies from the ministry before repairs can be carried out.
