KYENJOJO: Mwenge Central County Member of Parliament Methusela Kasukaali Apuuli has welcomed progress on the rehabilitation of the Kampala–Mityana–Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road, saying the development offers hope to motorists and communities that have endured years of transport challenges.
Kasukali, who represents Mwenge Central County in Kyenjojo District, says the highway has been a major concern for road users, particularly those travelling to and from the Tooro sub-region. He believes its rehabilitation will improve connectivity and ease the movement of people and goods between central and western Uganda.
The legislator has commended fellow Members of Parliament from Tooro for working together to push for improvements to the road. He says the leaders agreed to raise their concerns with President Yoweri Museveni and use parliamentary proceedings to draw the government’s attention to the challenges facing their communities.
Although the road is not yet fully completed, Kasukali says he is encouraged by the progress he has observed. He notes that works have started on sections linking Kyegegwa to Kyenjojo, while construction activities are also underway along the Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo corridor and the Mityana–Mubende stretch.
He says the developments demonstrate the importance of sustained engagement by elected leaders in advocating for public infrastructure. However, Kasukali insists that their efforts will continue until the entire road project is completed to the required standards and delivers lasting relief to road users.
The MP has also drawn attention to other roads that continue to affect residents in his area, particularly the Kahurike Road–Kyarushonzi–Rugombe route, which he says connects to Kijura and extends towards Kabale. He describes the poor condition of the route as a persistent concern for communities that depend on it for transport and access to essential services.
Kasukali says the challenges facing such roads cannot be overlooked while attention is directed towards major national highways. He argues that feeder roads are equally important because they connect rural communities to markets, schools, health facilities and other services, while supporting farmers and local businesses.
He adds that he and other leaders will continue raising the concerns through Parliament, including relevant committee engagements and discussions with government officials. According to the legislator, continued advocacy is necessary to ensure that road maintenance and rehabilitation receive attention beyond the major highways.
Kasukali’s message is that progress on the Kampala–Fort Portal highway should be followed by sustained investment in other roads serving communities across the region. He says leaders will keep pressing for action until the major road is completed and the poor condition of other routes no longer places an unnecessary burden on residents and road users.
