KYEGEGWA – Kyaka Central Member of Parliament Hon. Tom Bright Amooti has hailed the government’s investment in the UGX 196 billion Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo Road project, saying the infrastructure development will improve transportation, create employment and stimulate economic growth across the benefiting communities.
Amooti made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing construction works on the approximately 89-kilometre road, alongside the Minister of State for Works, Hon. Fred Byamukama, and the project implementation team.
The inspection was aimed at assessing the progress of construction and ensuring that the project meets the required standards and agreed implementation timelines.
The road project, which commenced construction 11 months ago, is expected to be completed within two years. Once completed, it will improve connectivity between Mubende, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo districts while easing the movement of people, agricultural produce and other commercial goods.
Speaking during the exercise, Amooti commended the NRM Government and the Ministry of Works for prioritising road infrastructure, noting that the project is already providing employment opportunities to young people from surrounding communities.
He observed that improved road networks are essential to economic transformation, particularly in agricultural communities where farmers and traders depend on reliable transport systems to access markets and move their products.
The legislator further noted that better road infrastructure would reduce transportation challenges, strengthen business activities and improve access to economic opportunities for residents across the three districts.
Amooti also pointed to improvements in travel time between Kyenjojo and Kampala, explaining that journeys which previously took approximately nine hours can now take about six hours.
He expressed optimism that continued improvement of road infrastructure could further reduce the journey to approximately three hours within the next one or two years.
The inspection also highlighted the importance of monitoring public infrastructure projects to ensure value for money, quality construction and timely delivery.
Upon completion, the 89-kilometre road is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, support agricultural trade, create employment and improve the movement of goods and passengers across Mubende, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo.
