Nameere Launches 69km Acholi Roads

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reported that State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga has launched construction of more than 69 kilometres of community access roads in Uganda’s Acholi sub-region under the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project. The initiative is intended to improve rural transport links and support agricultural productivity in northern Uganda.

According to the report, the works are financed by the Government of Uganda in partnership with the German Government through KfW Development Bank. The planned road sections include Kalongo–Lomoi Section A, covering 15 kilometres, and Section B, covering 14.9 kilometres, in Agago District; Corner Ogwec–Tenten Road, covering 21.6 kilometres, in Lamwo District; and Puranga–Ogonyo–Achola Stream Road, covering 18 kilometres, in Pader District.

The launch was attended by local political and technical leaders from Agago, Lamwo and Pader, ministry officials, development partners, contractors and community members. Watchdog Uganda said Nameere urged contractors to deliver durable, climate-resilient roads and warned against delays, poor workmanship and corruption. She also called on Resident District Commissioners, district chairpersons and chief administrative officers to monitor implementation through regular site visits.

The project matters because poor rural roads can make it harder and more expensive for farmers to move produce to markets and reach services. The report said the new network is expected to reduce transport costs, limit post-harvest losses, create local work during construction and support market access linked to the Parish Development Model. Nameere also encouraged communities to protect equipment and completed roads, cooperate with contractors and expand agricultural production and savings groups.