President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing road infrastructure across Uganda as a catalyst for economic growth and national development.
The President made the remarks while commissioning newly tarmacked roads in Kasese Municipality on Monday.
The roads, totaling 7 kilometers, were constructed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program, a $360 million initiative funded by the World Bank.
The program has revitalized urban road networks across 33 local governments in the country.
“These and more roads will be done,” said President Museveni. “But let’s empower our people in the villages to produce commercially oriented products. We first dealt with security matters as a priority, then the trunk transport to link the country, and then education for our children.”
The President’s comments highlighted the phased approach the government has taken toward development, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure as a foundation for rural empowerment and industrialization.
Kasese Municipality Mayor, Chance Muhindo, expressed gratitude for the 54 billion shillings invested in the construction works.
“We have been recognized for effective utilization of funds under the USMID program,” said Muhindo. “We are requesting that Kasese Municipality be included in the next Urban Infrastructure Development initiative.”
Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, lauded Kasese for its strong performance under the USMID project and underscored the positive impact of the new roads.
“Kasese Municipality is among the top performers under this program,” Nabakooba noted. “This newly commissioned Stanley Road and others are already enhancing movement and operations of businesses in the area.”
The commissioned roads are expected to ease transport, improve trade efficiency, and attract investment to the region—marking another milestone in Uganda’s long-term development agenda.