Kabale Leaders Seek More Funding for Roads, Poverty Reduction

What the report says

Leaders in Kabale District are urging the government to give more attention to poverty reduction, boys’ school dropout rates and road funding as officials review the Kigezi Regional Development Plan. The discussions took place at a consultative meeting at Kabale District headquarters, organised by the National Planning Authority, according to Nile Post.

Kabale District Chief Administrative Officer Robert Mugabe said the draft plan should contain clearer measures to address poverty and the growing number of boys leaving school early. He also questioned whether the Shs1 billion set aside for roads is enough for Kigezi’s steep and mountainous terrain, where building and maintaining transport links is costly.

Mugabe argued that stronger road investment would help improve access, support trade and make public services easier to reach across the sub-region. Kabale District Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe, meanwhile, called on the National Planning Authority to better align national priorities with district plans so development efforts are coordinated and more evenly distributed.

More broadly, the appeal reflects a common challenge in mountainous areas: infrastructure costs tend to be higher, while limited transport access can slow economic activity and service delivery. The leaders want those realities reflected in the regional development framework before it is finalized.