Godfrey Azoora, a resident of Bujuura Ward, expressed concern, stating that the poor quality of the road works suggests that the allocated funds were misappropriated.
A section of the Karongo-Bujuura-Budaka road in Hoima West division. Councilors and residents are accusing city engineer for executing shoddy work on the road.Photo by Emmanuel Okello.
Councilors and residents in Hoima West Division, Hoima City, are expressing outrage over the shoddy workmanship on the Karongo-Bujuura-Budaka road, which was rehabilitated with an allocation of UGX 109 million.
The road, rehabilitated in September, is already in poor condition, with no drainage channels and poorly installed culverts. The residents and councilors argue that the project, which was expected to improve the road’s condition, has instead resulted in a substandard outcome.
They are demanding that the City Engineer, Julius Sentuma, be held accountable for the allocation of funds, claiming that the money was misused. Godfrey Azoora, a resident of Bujuura Ward, expressed concern, stating that the poor quality of the road work suggests that the allocated funds were misappropriated.
Joshua Byenkya, the male councilor representing Hoima West Division, emphasized that the rehabilitation did not offer value for money, urging that the city engineer be immediately transferred.
Runyoro byte:
//Cue in: “Mulingo engineer waitu…
Cue out:…mu rubuga waitu.”//
Nelson Byamukama, the male councilor for Bujuura Ward, echoed concerns about the lack of quality in the road work, questioning the use of the 109 million shillings allocated for the project.
Runyoro byte:
//Cue in: “Rugudo rugenzere ba…
Cue out: …bayi Kungulika haiguru.”//
Robert Ruhigwa Kyomuhendo, the LC3 Chairperson for Hoima West Division, stated that they would engage with the City Engineer to demand an explanation regarding the use of the funds, assuring the community that they would not allow taxpayers’ money to be misused without proper service delivery.
//Cue in:“Aroho engudu zimu…
Cue out: …nizi bona bona.”//
In response, Julius Sentuma, the City Engineer, defended his team, stating that the roadwork is not yet complete, and appealed to the councilors and residents to remain patient. He denied any wrongdoing regarding the mismanagement of funds.
