Pader hosts launch of 69.5 kilometres of community access roads for three Northern Uganda districts

17 July 2026, 6:27 pm

By Geoffrey Okwong

Pader District on Wednesday hosted the official launch of the construction of 69.5 kilometres of community access roads in Pader, Agago and Lamwo districts under the Rural Development and Food Security Project (RUDSEC), a major infrastructure investment expected to improve rural connectivity, increase agricultural productivity and expand access to markets and social services.

The roads are being funded by the German Government through KfW Development Bank under the €32.1 million Rural Development and Food Security Project, which seeks to stimulate economic growth and strengthen food security in Northern Uganda.

The launch, held at Puranga Primary School in Puranga Town Council, was presided over by the Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Namere Nsubuga, and attended by political and technical leaders from the three beneficiary districts, representatives of the German Government, development partners, contractors and members of the public.

The project comprises the 15-kilometre Kalongo–Lomoi Road (Section A) in Agago District to be constructed by Safe Green (U) Limited, the 14.9-kilometre Kalongo–Lomoi Road (Section B) to be undertaken by Strakon Limited, the 21.6-kilometre Corner Ongwec–Tenten Road in Lamwo District to be constructed by Nabet Construction Limited, and the 18-kilometre Puranga–Ogonyo–Achola Stream Road in Pader District to be constructed by Unified Investment Co. Limited.

Launching the projects, Namere said the government remains committed to transforming rural communities through strategic investments in infrastructure that support agricultural production and economic development.

She noted that the roads will improve access to markets, schools and health facilities while supporting the implementation of the Parish Development Model through improved infrastructure and economic services.

Representing the German Government through KfW Development Bank, Senior Portfolio Coordinator Dr. Eng. Milton Edimu said the road programme is part of a broader effort to improve rural infrastructure and strengthen road maintenance systems in Uganda.

He said the project includes three major components: construction of community access roads, support for road operation and maintenance, and funding to strengthen road asset management.

According to Edimu, an additional €1.2 million has been earmarked to support the Ministry of Works and Transport in developing a road maintenance monitoring tool that will help government prioritise maintenance of the country’s road network.

He acknowledged that the project had taken time to reach implementation but said significant progress had been made over the past year.

Edimu added that the German Government looks forward to supporting more infrastructure investments in Northern Uganda, including additional community access roads and market facilities in the coming years.

Pader District LCV Chairperson Alfred Akena welcomed the launch, describing it as a milestone in the district’s efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic development.