In the related development, on August 21, 2024, a fuel tanker busted into flame, killing one and injuring two at Rukungiri; on December 13, 2022, one person died in Tororo; in January 2021 on the Northern Bypass, at least 33 people died; on February 12, 2021, four died in Bunyangabu; and on August 12, 2019 in Rubirizi, 20 people died. Such incidences point to the need to sensitize locals on public safety during such incidences.

Area MPs should be included in the planning and implementation of government programs to improve mobilization and monitoring efforts. 

The government is set to deliver assorted road maintenance equipment to a total of 16 districts. The districts, including Kakumiro,...