SSEKANDI’S ROAD HOME: The Legacy Still Driving Kyanamukaka

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reports that former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi’s political legacy remains closely tied to Kyanamukaka in Masaka, where residents are benefiting from ongoing road upgrades that have long been sought by the community. The article says the area struggled for decades with poor roads that made transport difficult for farmers, traders, students and patients, especially during heavy rains. The new construction linking places including Sserinya, Baale, Bulegeya, Kamuzinda and Kanoni is presented as a major practical improvement for local mobility and commerce.

The piece describes Ssekandi’s office in Kampala as a symbolic reminder of his long career in public life, while emphasizing that his influence in Kyanamukaka is now being carried forward by family members and local allies. His grandson and aide, Oscar Mutebi, is portrayed as a visible link between the former vice president and grassroots efforts in Greater Masaka. Kyanamukaka Town Council Mayor Zaina Nakidde, identified as a National Resistance Movement supporter, is quoted welcoming the road work while saying development should also include healthcare, education, sanitation, youth empowerment and women’s economic participation.

The article places Ssekandi’s role in context by noting his years as Speaker of Parliament and later Vice President, and by linking his legacy to broader expectations for service delivery in rural Uganda. More generally, the story reflects a common development theme in Uganda: infrastructure is valuable, but its impact depends on whether it helps communities reach markets, schools and health services. The article frames Kyanamukaka as a place where that transition is still underway.