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President Museveni Commissions Road Infrastructure Projects in Kasese Municipality

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President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned road infrastructure projects worth Shs53 billion in Kasese Municipality, completed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) programme. The president emphasized the importance of prioritizing development, starting with security, followed by infrastructure, and then services like education and electricity. The newly upgraded roads include Rwenzori Road, Kitalikubi Road, Stanley Road, and Margarita Road, as well as drainage systems, green spaces, waste management equipment, and improved street lighting.

Key Takeaways:

  • The road infrastructure projects in Kasese Municipality were completed under the USMID programme, which aims to support municipal infrastructure development in Uganda.
  • The total cost of the projects is Shs53 billion, with Shs49 billion allocated directly for road construction.
  • The upgraded infrastructure has stimulated economic growth, increasing local revenue from Shs399 million to Shs1.4 billion.
  • The projects have improved public safety and service delivery in Kasese Municipality.
  • President Museveni emphasized the importance of prioritizing development, starting with security, followed by infrastructure, and then services like education and electricity.
  • Judith Nabakooba, Minister of Lands, praised Kasese Municipality for its prudent use of funds and recognized it as one of the best-performing municipalities under USMID.
  • Chance Kahindo, the Kasese Mayor, expressed gratitude for the government's trust and called for Kasese to be prioritized in future development programmes.

Statistics:

  • Shs53 billion: Total cost of the road infrastructure projects in Kasese Municipality.
  • Shs49 billion: Amount allocated directly for road construction.
  • Shs1.4 billion: New local revenue generated from the upgraded infrastructure.
  • Shs399 million: Original local revenue generated by Kasese Municipality.
  • N/A: Date the projects were completed, as not specified in the source material.

Sources:

  • "President Museveni Commissions Road Infrastructure Projects Worth Shs53 Billion in Kasese." NAM News Network. NAM News Network, 2022.

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