Kakuuto Residents Demand Urgent Road Rehabilitation to Boost Trade and Agriculture

Residents of Kakuuto Constituency in Kyotera District have expressed concern over the poor state of roads in the area, saying the deteriorating infrastructure is affecting trade, increasing transport costs, and limiting agricultural productivity.

According to residents, several community access roads become impassable during the rainy season, making it difficult for farmers to transport produce to markets and trading centres. As a result, many are forced to sell their goods at low prices to middlemen or risk losing their harvests altogether.

Peter Mubiru, a farmer from Kabira Sub-county, said poor road conditions have become a major obstacle to improving household incomes.

“When it rains, vehicles cannot access our villages. We spend a lot of money transporting coffee and bananas on motorcycles, which reduces the profits we make from farming,” he said.

Farmers also noted that the poor road network has significantly increased transportation costs, with the burden eventually passed on to consumers through higher commodity prices.

Produce trader Joweria Nakanwagi said transporters often raise their charges when roads become muddy and difficult to navigate.

“The cost of transporting goods has gone up because drivers fear damaging their vehicles. In the end, consumers pay more for commodities,” she said.

Residents say the poor road infrastructure has affected not only agriculture but also access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and clean water.

They are now calling on leaders to prioritize road rehabilitation projects, arguing that improved infrastructure would boost trade, ease transportation challenges, and improve livelihoods.

Area Member of Parliament Ismail Lubega Kaka has previously urged leaders to focus on improving citizens’ welfare and ensuring equitable service delivery across communities.

Residents say such commitments should be reflected in tangible improvements, particularly in road infrastructure.

“We want leaders to focus on practical solutions. Good roads would help us transport our produce, access markets, and improve our livelihoods,” residents said.

District leaders have acknowledged the challenge, attributing the poor state of roads to limited funding and harsh weather conditions. They say efforts are underway to lobby for additional resources to rehabilitate key roads in the constituency.

Leaders also emphasize that improving road infrastructure is vital for supporting government wealth creation programmes and enabling farmers to fully participate in commercial agriculture.

As efforts to promote agricultural commercialization continue across the country, residents maintain that upgrading roads remains critical to unlocking rural productivity and improving household incomes in Kakuuto Constituency.