RUBANDA LAUNCHES 12KM ROAD WORKS TO BOOST CONNECTIVITY

By Kobugabe Joanita – Communication Officer, Rubanda District Local Government

RUBANDA – Rubanda District officials have officially launched the widening and periodic maintenance of the 12-kilometre Murutenga–Nyamasizi–Kabandama–Habushororo road at a total cost of UGX 100 million, in a move aimed at improving road connectivity and supporting socio-economic development.

The road works will include widening, heavy grading, spot murraming, road diversion and installation of drainage structures to improve accessibility and address challenges posed by the area's difficult terrain.

Speaking during the launch held on Wednesday 9/10/2026, Rubanda District Chairperson, Mr. Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba, said the major purpose of opening and improving roads in the district is to strengthen connectivity between communities and facilitate the movement of people and agricultural produce.

Kasyaba said improved roads are important for linking communities to markets and other essential services, noting that road development also supports the district's broader political and development priorities.

He explained that the project was initiated following a request from the Ministry, particularly because the area has a poor and challenging terrain that requires interventions such as road diversion and heavy grading.

The Chairperson called for continued support towards improving road infrastructure, saying better connectivity is essential for accelerating development across the district.

Meanwhile, Hon. Mary Bebwajuba the district councillor hamurwa towncouncil emphasized the importance of having an interconnected road network across the district.
She said all roads should connect to one another so that they can effectively serve their intended purpose of facilitating movement and opening up communities to development opportunities.

Bebwajuba noted that improved road connectivity would contribute to the development of essential social services, including schools and health facilities, while also improving access to markets and other services.

She called for collaborative efforts among district leaders, technical teams and community members to ensure that the roads are properly maintained after construction.

The Rubanda District Engineer, Mr. Habimana John, said the scope of work will include road diversion in sections where the terrain is too steep, as well as spot murraming and the installation of large culverts to improve drainage.

Habimana identified sharp corners and steep slopes as some of the major challenges along the road, saying appropriate engineering measures would be undertaken to address the difficult sections.
He said the project will also involve the installation of six lines of big culverts at strategic points to facilitate the proper flow of water and reduce the risk of flooding and damage to the road.

The District Engineer appealed to residents to take ownership of the project by protecting the road infrastructure and maintaining drainage channels.
He urged community members to regularly open and maintain offshoots to allow rainwater to flow away from the road, warning that blocked drainage channels could result in flooding and accelerate the deterioration of the road.

Habimana further encouraged residents to plant trees along the roadsides, saying environmental conservation is important in protecting both the road infrastructure and the surrounding environment.
He appreciated the district leadership for its continued support and commitment towards improving road infrastructure in Rubanda.

The engineer emphasized that the successful implementation and sustainability of the road project will require cooperation among the technical team, district leadership and the communities benefiting from the road.

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rubanda, Mr. Kyeyune Senyonjo, has commended the political leadership of Rubanda District for its commitment and hard work towards improving service delivery and development in the district.
Mr. Senyonjo said the district's political leadership, from the national level, including ministers, to local leaders, has continued to work together to ensure that government programmes and resources benefit communities across the district.

He noted that government resources have been equitably distributed across the district, while acknowledging that the available funds remain limited compared to the growing needs of the population.

The RDC therefore urged residents to exercise patience as government continues to implement development programmes according to the resources available.
He emphasized that communities should not only wait for government projects but should also take an active role in monitoring them to ensure that they are properly implemented.

Mr. Senyonjo called upon residents to become overseers of government projects in their communities by monitoring construction works, reporting challenges and ensuring that completed projects are protected and put to proper use.

He further encouraged communities to take ownership of government investments, saying that development projects can only achieve their intended purpose when beneficiaries protect and utilize them responsibly.

“Government brings the resources and projects, but the community has a responsibility to monitor, protect and own them,” he said.

Figure 1: 12km murutenga-nyamasizi-kabandama-habushoro road that is under construction

Figure 2: rubanda leaders monitor ongoing construction of nyanamo-kabaya road 9kms that connects muko subcounty and nshanjare towncouncil