KABALE: Kavu Residents Decry Poor Condition of Kamuhiigi-Kahondo Road, Citing Accident Risks

Summary:

• Maziba Sub-County LC3 Chairperson, Mutungi Onesmus, highlighted that the road, which connects to Kigarama, has a particularly narrow and rocky section that has caused numerous near-miss accidents, endangering the lives of residents.

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KABALE: Residents of Kavu Parish, Maziba Sub-County in Kabale District are frustrated with the poor condition of the Kamuhiigi-Kahondo road, which has repeatedly posed a threat of accidents in the area.

Maziba Sub-County LC3 Chairperson, Mutungi Onesmus, highlighted that the road, which connects to Kigarama, has a particularly narrow and rocky section that has caused numerous near-miss accidents, endangering the lives of residents. Mutungi made these remarks on Monday during the handover of a two-classroom block and office, donated by Vidullanka, a Sri Lankan company, at Kahondo Primary School in Ndorwa East, Kabale District.

He noted that a recent accident on the Kamuhiigi-Kahondo road left several passengers injured due to the hazardous conditions of the road. Mutungi appealed to Vidullanka to consider expanding the road to allow two vehicles to pass safely, emphasizing that both the Muvunmbe Small Hydro Power project and local residents heavily rely on it for the transport of goods and people.

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Mutungi also urged Vidullanka to assist in the construction of staff quarters at Kavu Health Center II, enabling healthcare workers to stay at the facility and improve access to medical services for patients. He pointed out that, while Kahondo Primary School has benefited from the company’s support, Kavu Parish has yet to see similar contributions.

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In response, Bruce Rwakaryoto, a representative of the Muvunmbe Small Hydro Power project, acknowledged the concerns but clarified that the company could not assume the responsibilities of local government. However, he expressed the company’s willingness to support local initiatives, offering to provide resources such as fuel if the government supplies the necessary road construction equipment.

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