Balaam Set to Investigate Nakyetinda Bridge Dispute in Mukono

What the report says

Residents of Ttakajjunge and Kikubakima villages in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, are seeking urgent action after the Nakyetinda Bridge was damaged nearly a month ago, cutting off a key crossing between the two communities. According to Nile Post, the breakdown has made it harder for people to reach schools, health services and markets, and has forced some pedestrians, students and boda boda riders to use temporary wooden planks and other improvised structures.

The article says the crisis has been complicated by a disagreement over which government body should be responsible for the repair work. Community members say they have moved between offices without getting a clear answer, while local authorities have reportedly disagreed over jurisdiction. Some residents also told the outlet that an effort to repair the road with a tractor was blocked, though the story does not independently verify those claims.

Local Government Minister Balaam Baruhagara has said he plans to visit the area to assess the situation and decide the next steps. That announcement has raised hopes among residents, who say the damaged crossing is now threatening safety and livelihoods, with reports of motorcycles falling into the water and informal helpers charging small fees to assist people across.

The report also notes that district officials were not immediately available for comment. As background, disputes over responsibility for local infrastructure are common in Uganda when roads or bridges sit near the boundary between different administrative units, often delaying repairs until a lead agency is identified.