Hoima Residents Voice Concerns Over Slow Government Response to Kafu River Bridge Collapse
In the wake of heavy rains causing the banks of Kafu River to burst, residents of Hoima are expressing growing frustration over the sluggish government response to the critical issue of restoring the bridges connecting Kampala-Kiboga-Hoima. Several weeks after the incident, there is a noticeable lack of concerted efforts, leaving commuters with limited alternatives and adversely impacting both time and resources.
The collapsed bridges have severed a vital transportation link, forcing people to resort to lengthy detours through Mubende-Kakumiro or Kampala-Kigumba-Masindi-Hoima. This circumvention has not only escalated transportation costs but has also led to a significant reduction in productive time for residents of the affected areas.
Local businesses and communities are grappling with the repercussions, as the increased transport fares strain already tight budgets, and the extended travel routes take a toll on daily schedules. Additionally, the isolation caused by the disrupted road network is starting to alienate the Hoima district from neighboring regions.
Calls are now mounting for the government to expedite the restoration process and actively address the challenges faced by the affected communities. Residents emphasize the need for a thorough and timely resolution to the issue, urging authorities to closely monitor the situation until normalcy is restored.
As the district awaits a resolution to the bridge crisis, the impacted residents hope that their concerns will not fall on deaf ears and that the government will prioritize the swift reinstatement of the vital transportation linkages.
