Mityana District has launched an Shs85 million rehabilitation project for the Biyinzika-Mpenja road in Butayunja Sub-county, aiming to reverse years of deterioration that have disrupted the movement of people and goods between Mityana and neighbouring Gomba District. The road serves as an important link between the two districts, but its poor condition has made it difficult for residents and traders to transport agricultural produce and access essential services. The rehabilitation is expected to improve connectivity, ease transportation challenges and support economic activities in communities along the route.
Speaking during the launch at Bekiina A Village, village chairperson Daniel Kabugo thanked the district leadership for prioritising the road. "We are grateful to the district leadership for considering this road for rehabilitation. Its poor condition has caused difficulties for our people, and we believe the work will bring relief and put smiles on the faces of residents," Kabugo said. Butayunja Sub-county Chairperson Meddie Ssebbimba also welcomed the project, noting that the district's intervention would complement road maintenance efforts undertaken by the sub-county.
Mityana District Engineer Jack Katende, who presided over the launch alongside Francis Bisangwa, an assistant to the Resident District Commissioner, outlined the planned works and urged residents to cooperate with the technical team. "We want this project to deliver a good and durable road for the community. Residents should cooperate with those implementing the works and ensure that the required procedures are followed throughout the construction process," Katende said. Bisangwa emphasised the need for proper use of funds, cautioning the project monitoring committee against corruption and the misuse of public funds.
For residents and traders in the area, the project should reduce transport costs and travel times for agricultural produce, though the quality of construction and proper financial management will determine whether communities receive value from the investment.