Abel Bizimana wants tourism operators and residents to organise peaceful demonstrations over deteriorating roads in Kisoro, warning that poor access threatens tourism destinations following the collapse of the Kisoro–Bukimbiri road at River Mucha Bridge.
Former Kisoro District Chairperson Abel Bizimana has urged tourism operators and communities to stage peaceful protests over deteriorating roads, warning that poor access is disrupting tourism activities and threatening the district’s tourism potential.
Bizimana, a Lifetime Honorary Wildlife Officer of Uganda, said tourism associations, unions and other organised groups should unite to demand urgent government intervention in the road network serving key tourism destinations.
His call follows growing concerns among tourism operators and residents in Bukimbiri County over the poor condition of the Karengyere–Nyanamo–Rubuguri–Rushaga–Nkuringo road.
The road has been serving as an alternative route following the collapse of the Kisoro–Bukimbiri road at River Mucha Bridge, increasing concerns about access to tourism destinations and communities in the area.
Bizimana said individual efforts would not be enough to resolve the problem, urging tourism stakeholders to use coordinated advocacy to draw attention to the deteriorating infrastructure.
“Tourism stakeholders should hold press conferences and peaceful demonstrations to highlight the road crisis,” Bizimana said, accusing the government of remaining silent on the matter.
He revealed that he had engaged Bukimbiri County MP Eddie Kwizera Wagahungu, who reportedly contacted Works Minister Fred Byamukama to seek urgent intervention.
Bizimana urged other legislators representing Kisoro District to join Kwizera in pressing for a solution, saying a coordinated approach was necessary to address infrastructure challenges affecting the tourism sector.
Meanwhile, Kisoro District Youth Councillor Juliet Kamusiime expressed concern about the deteriorating road network, particularly the Nyanamo–Rubuguri road.
Kamusiime said the road had been riddled with potholes for more than three years, accusing the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) of failing to address the problem.
She called on the government and relevant authorities to prioritise roads serving tourism communities and destinations, warning that poor infrastructure continues to affect accessibility in the district.