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Barawa Residents Takeover Roads Over Kapchorwa Municipal Council’s Failure to Address Public Outcry

Denis Moi Kiprotich by Denis Moi Kiprotich
22 November 2024
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Barawa Residents Takeover Roads Over Kapchorwa Municipal Council’s Failure to Address Public Outcry
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In a disappointing turn of events, the residents of Barawa Ward in Kapchorwa Municipality have taken over mainatenence of their roads over the authority’s failure to respond to the public’s outcry over the poor state of the roads in the area. This inaction has led to the closure of several businesses, including those that had rented space in the affected areas, as reported by Kapsandui Darius.

A sebeination.com open letter addressed to the Mayor of Kapchorwa Municipality, which highlighted the dire situation of the roads, has seemingly fallen on deaf ears. Frustrated by the lack of response from their elected officials, locals have now taken it upon themselves to repair the roads.

Local volunteers arrange hardcore blocks to restore the road at the Home of Friends Guesthouse junction. Photo by Chelimo.

In a grassroots effort, community members are now appealing to road users to contribute as little as 1,000 shillings to facilitate the necessary repairs. This includes the procurement of hard cores, fuel for the truck ferrying murrum, and providing lunch for the volunteers.

The municipality’s failure to address the road issues is even more concerning given the recent disbursement of 19.3 billion shillings to Municipal Local Governments by the Uganda Road Fund on October 24, 2024. This substantial funding was intended to improve the infrastructure in the region, but it appears that the Kapchorwa Municipality has successfully pocketed the quarter’s 250 million out of the financial year’s 1 billion, without any visible improvements to the roads.

The locals, having given up on their leaders, are now taking matters into their own hands. This self-driven initiative is a testament to the community’s resilience and determination to find solutions where their elected officials have failed.

Residents spread murrum delivered by the blue truck over hardcore stones at one of the most dangerous spots on Barawa Road. Notice the diversion over private land on the left. Photo by Limo Brian

The situation in Kapchorwa Municipality serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountable and responsive governance. When local authorities neglect the basic needs of the people, it inevitably leads to a breakdown of trust and a shift towards grassroots action.

As the community members come together to repair the roads, it is hoped that the Kapchorwa Municipality will take note and address the concerns raised by the public. Failure to do so may lead to further erosion of confidence in the local government and a continued deterioration of the municipality’s infrastructure.

A copy of the Uganda Road Fund letter to the Kapchorwa Municipal Council confirming the release of funds for the current quarter and financial year. Shared by one of the District Councillors.
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Denis Moi Kiprotich

Denis Moi Kiprotich

Denis Moi Kiprotich is a multifaceted Ugandan professional and community leader whose work spans education, social development, and sustainable tourism. A Fulbright alumnus with expertise in grant writing and project management, he channels his skills into grassroots empowerment, fostering youth education and skills development. As Managing Director of Kapchorwa Safaris, he promotes eco-conscious tourism in Uganda’s rugged highlands, blending his passion for conservation with a commitment to cultural preservation. A dedicated teacher and social worker, Kiprotich’s Christian faith anchors his commitment to service through mentoring students, securing funding for community projects, and advocating for sustainable livelihoods. His career reflects a seamless integration of global perspectives and local impact, driven by the belief that education and opportunity can transform communities.

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  1. Avatar Cheptoek Enos says:
    7 months ago

    This is a great manifestation of a failed governance system. It’s a municipal leadership regime whereby governance structures as well as frameworks have failed to be operationalized in terms of adequate service delivery amidst availability of funds. Such weaknesses breed misappropriation of public funds, poor public service delivery which leads to a loss of public trust. A remarkable example is the ever increasing heap of rubbish along market street which has taken over 8 months without being collected for proper disposal.

    Otherwise we the netizens are seating on a speed time bomb which is a recipe for disaster if the leaders aren’t put to task to account for the utilization of public resources as well as non delivery of services.

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