Nakaseke gets major road boost under LEGS Project

21 February 2026, 12:21 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has commissioned two major Community Access Roads in Nakaseke District under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project.

The Government of Uganda initiative, supported by the Lives and Livelihoods Fund and the Islamic Development Bank, is aimed at boosting production, value addition and market access in selected districts.

The Shs1.8 billion Gayaza–Kalungu–Mityomere Road stretching 27 kilometres and the Shs2 billion Gomero–Migani–Kagongi–Buwana Road covering 33.3 kilometres will serve the sub-counties of Kinyogoga, Ngoma, Kinoni, Wakyaato and surrounding areas. The roads were officially handed over by Kumumanya.

In his address, the Permanent Secretary noted that more than 60 kilometres of roads delivered under the project have significantly reduced transport costs, attracted new businesses, expanded public transport services and boosted dairy farming in the district. He revealed that milk prices have increased from as low as Shs300 to at least Shs800 per litre, with more than six private milk collection centres opening along the corridor, in addition to the Buwana Milk Collection Facility.

Since 2019, the LEGS Project has invested Shs13.5 billion in Nakaseke District, supporting infrastructure including the Kiwoko Maize Milling and Processing Facility, Kikwata Kimika Coffee Processing Plant, roadside market sheds, a solar mini-grid in Nakalango, biogas demonstration centres and the Lugogo Swamp Water Pipeline.

District leaders report that improved road connectivity has strengthened trade and increased local revenue from Shs2.5 billion to Shs3 billion in the current financial year, with the benefiting corridor contributing more than 60 percent of the collections. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kiiza Geoffrey welcomed the development, noting that residents who offered land for the road construction have greatly benefited, as the improved connection has eased movement between Goma and neighbouring sub-counties and transformed livelihoods.

Kumumanya urged local leaders and communities to safeguard the investments, maintain the roads and remain committed to advancing socio-economic transformation in the district.