KISORO – Authorities in Kisoro district have inaugurated John Kale Road in honor of the late Pan Africanist, Johnson Komuluyange Kalekezi, father of Retired General Kale Kayihura.
The 4.5 KM road spans from Kyapa trading centre in Nyakabande Sub County to Chahi Sub County in Nyakabigo parish, connecting to the Chahafi-Mugaza roundabout.
During the launch at Rtd General Kayihura’s residence yesterday, Hon. Dr. Nsaba Buturo James, the Member of Parliament for Bufumbira East, expressed gratitude as the guest of honor. He pledged to oversee the commencement of construction for the John Kale Institute of Science and Technology (JKIST) starting next year. Hon. Buturo praised the district administration for its commendable decision to commemorate the contributions of the John Kale family, emphasizing that this legacy would inspire others to excel.
Hon. Buturo went on to highlight the upcoming JKIST project, stating that a delegation from the district would meet with the president in January to seek his confirmation.
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Retired General Kale Kayihura also commended the Kisoro district council for adopting a resolution to establish a lasting memorial for his late father. He noted that critics, who have consistently discouraged additional memorial projects, now find themselves embarrassed. General Kale emphasized that initiatives such as naming roads, places, buildings, and statues after high achievers motivate younger generations to strive for excellence. He expressed disappointment in individuals hindering the development of JKIST, stating that the land they claim as private is, in fact, public land.
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Hajji Badru Mayaja, the Kisoro district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the district Engineer highlighted that John Kale Road was graded using a portion of the government’s road funds. This gesture symbolizes appreciation for General Kale Kayihura’s significant contributions to the development of Kisoro district.
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