The government has launched a major road infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade, transport, and economic activity in the districts of Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, and Kamwenge regions, where farmers and traders have long struggled with poor road conditions.
The project involves the upgrade of two critical road corridors; the 68km Kyenjojo (Kihura) – Bwizi – Rwamwanja – Kahunge road and the 37km Mpara – Bwizi road. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Bwizi Sub-County, Kamwenge District.
In her address, Prime Minister Nabbanja emphasized that the initiative is part of the government’s broader commitment to rural connectivity and inclusive development.
“This road will not only improve mobility for the residents of Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, and Kyegegwa, but it will also open up economic opportunities by linking agricultural production zones to major markets,” Nabbanja said. “Infrastructure is a catalyst for better service delivery, education, healthcare, and overall transformation.”
The contract for the construction was awarded to M/s The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.), and the project roads will be upgraded to Class II Bituminous Standard paved roads, which will include carriageways that are 7.0 meters wide and shoulders that are 1.5 to 2.0 meters wide.
Additionally, sections of the road, which crosses in the three vital trading centers like Kazinga, Biguli, and Rwamwanja, will be upgraded to modern standards, with dual carriageway sections, parking lanes, walkways, and solar-powered street lighting.
State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hon. Musa Ecweru, who also attended the ceremony, emphasized the road’s strategic importance in supporting both host and refugee communities.
“Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement lies along this route, and improving access here means enhancing humanitarian response, service delivery, and local economic integration,” Ecweru said.
He added that Uganda remains committed to supporting refugee-hosting communities with tangible infrastructure development.
“This project shows how we can blend humanitarian assistance with sustainable development,” the state minister for relief, disaster preparedness, and refugees noted.
Minister Ewceru highlighted that this vital infrastructure will also significantly enhance the region’s potential, as the road serves as a key access route to Kibale National Park, which draws nearly 8% of all tourists visiting Uganda’s national parks.
“These roads will boost not only trade and transport but also tourism and sustainable regional development,” he added.
Local leaders and residents warmly welcomed the project, describing it as long overdue.Farmers from Bwizi and nearby areas expressed optimism that the new road will reduce transportation costs, minimize post-harvest losses, and expand market access for perishable produce such as milk, bananas, and fruits.
As Uganda pushes toward middle-income status, government officials say strategic infrastructure projects like this are essential for unlocking the economic potential of rural districts and transforming livelihoods.
