Serere | Authorities in Serere district are carrying out road infrastructure projects throughout the district in an effort to assist struggling community members in the aftermath of weeks of flash floods.
The move also aims to improve the district’s road networks.
Serere district, like other flood-affected districts, is dealing with the challenge of submerged roads that have become inaccessible due to water.
The construction of the Kamod-Atirir-Corner Clerk Road (11.0 km) in Bugondo sub-county has begun and will cost shs203,261,000.
According to Assistant Engineering Officer John Robert Egongu, the District Road Committee approved the allocation of Road Rehabilitation Grants for the aforementioned road at its October 2023 meeting.
Egongu is committed to producing high-quality work, as has been done on previous roads such as Odapakol and Pachoto.
Richard Bukone Sajjabi, Serere district’s Chief Administrative Officer, confirmed that the government’s shs1 billion road maintenance budget has significantly improved the district’s road network.
He urged the engineers to collaborate and do an excellent job that the community would appreciate.
Serere’s Resident District Commissioner, Emmanuel Okot, has pledged to conduct regular monitoring of road construction to ensure transparency and value for money.
RDC Okot urged community members to work with the engineers on the field and provide them with the resources they need to complete the projects.
Kelement Wabire, an Agulei Parish councillor, praised the district for the road construction, emphasising the importance of a better road network in community development, particularly in education, health care, and infrastructure.
He emphasised that the roads improve connections to Kaberamaido district, boosting trade, particularly among fish vendors and other road users.
Hellen Adoa, Minister of State for Fisheries, has encouraged communities to use road construction for social development.
Adoa warned local councillors against facilitating the theft of fuel and materials intended for road construction for personal gain.
The Minister also advised engineers and community members to avoid romantic relationships that could disrupt families.
By Robert Edwomu
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