Rubanda District’s Finance, Works and Planning Committee has recommended additional culverts and spot murraming on slippery road sections after inspecting infrastructure projects and raising concerns about drainage, safety and road durability.
Rubanda District’s Finance, Works and Planning Sectoral Committee has concluded a two-day inspection of road works, recommending improvements to drainage and road surfaces to protect communities and extend the lifespan of public infrastructure.
The monitoring exercise, conducted from October 12 to 13, 2026, assessed progress on ongoing and completed infrastructure projects and identified interventions needed to improve road durability and service delivery.
The committee inspected the 11.5-kilometre Harutenga–Nyamasizi–Kabandama–Habushororo road, a crossing along the Kacwekano–Kiraro–Kyabahinga–Habutiki road, drainage improvements along the Hamurwa–Rwondo–Kabisha–Mukisa–Nyakatare road, and the Kakore–Bugiri crossing.
During the exercise, Adrine Tibenda, the district councillor representing Habuhutu and Kashasha Town Councils, urged the district engineering team to consider the safety of residents living below road sections when constructing trenches and check dams.
She warned that poor drainage planning could expose homes and property to damage from flowing water, particularly during heavy rains.
“There is need to observe environmental safeguards during road construction in order to minimise environmental damage and protect surrounding communities,” Tibenda said.
Wilfred Arinda Nsheeka called on residents to take responsibility for maintaining government projects after completion, saying community participation was essential to preserving public infrastructure.
“I call on residents to play an active role in the operation and maintenance of roads, community participation is essential in preserving public infrastructure and extending its lifespan,” Nsheeka said.
At the Kacwekano–Kyabahinga road, the committee recommended installing additional culverts in future plans to improve drainage and strengthen the road's durability.
It also recommended spot murraming on slippery sections that become difficult to navigate during the rainy season. Murraming involves improving road surfaces using suitable gravel or murram material.
The Secretary for Works and Planning, Vincent Kibuye, commended committee members for conducting the inspection, noting that oversight of government projects is part of the responsibilities of district leaders.
Kibuye said the previous committee had resolved to prioritise the construction and improvement of crossings that were in poor condition.
He also praised the district technical team for implementing resolutions made by the District Council and the sectoral committee, adding that monitoring helps ensure agreed interventions are carried out.
The exercise forms part of the district’s efforts to strengthen accountability, improve the quality of road works and ensure public funds deliver lasting benefits to communities.