KISORO: Travelers stranded as River Ruhezamyenda floods Nyundo-Kirundo bridge

 

The Mukozi-Kasharara road users have decried delayed government intervention in providing a permanent standard bridge that connects Nyundo and Kirundo at River Ruhezanyenda in Kirwa village.  

The outcry comes at a time when residents from either sub counties of Nyundo and Kirundo cannot easily cross from one side to another due to flooding in theb area.

River Ruhezanyenda has been exploding during heavy rains at both bridges in Rubuguri town council, Nyundo and Kirundo sub counties at Hamurindi trading centre, Bizenga and Kirwa areas blocking traffic in all areas.

However, many concerns remain in Kirwa following some improved bridge constructions in the other areas.

In the last two months, there has been a sequence of fluctuating water levels at Mukozi-Kashara water point of River Ruhezamyenda. This has of late increased steadily due to the routine heavy downpours leaving people stranded on either side.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday 6 May 2023, locals in the two sub counties said that they can no longer cross their gardens, businesses have stalled, school going children are affected, while tourism has also been distorted.

They noted that a few strong hearted people that can afford to pay to be carried by a team of strong men around can cross. They asked for the government's quick intervention.

each person pays at least 3000 ugx to cross from one end to the other by being carried at the back. This is Kisoro district where heavy rains have affected almost each sector! transport, tourism, business, agriculture, education among others @mofpedU @MoWT_Uganda @vomuhabura pic.twitter.com/ETa0LISR2N

— Kamusime Banabasi (The Sports General) (@kamusimebana) May 6, 2023

The director of St. Johns Mutanda secondary, Katarihera Mark expressed his disappointment to the district leadership that has failed to put a temporary solution at the area so that children can access their schools.

By press time, a team of concerned residents led by former Bukimbiri county MP contestant, Asgariyo Turyagyenda was constructing a temporary bridge for people on foot.

Asgariyo noted that this will ease the current difficulties at the area as residents wait for government response.