By Brian Mugenyi
mugenyijj@gmail.com
The Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Local Government Mr. Ben Kumumanya has signed contracts for the rehabilitation of 139 kilometres of district and community access roads across nine districts over 135 Districts that make up Uganda under the Rural Development for Food Security in Northern Uganda (RUDSEC) Project.
Roads Construction is expected to commence amicably next week following the official handover of project sites.
The road rehabilitation will enhance accessibility, connectivity and mobility across the districts of Lamwo, Agago, Pader, Dokolo, Lira, Oyam, Serere, Soroti and Kaberamaido, strengthening local service delivery while supporting agricultural production, commercialization and access to markets.
Speaking at the contract signing on Wednesday July 8th 2026 at the Head offices of Ministry of Local government, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, emphasized that reliable road infrastructure is critical to Ugandaâs socio-economic transformation.âIndustrialization is central to Ugandaâs journey towards middle-income status. That transformation begins with motorability and accessibility through roads, which facilitate trade, service delivery and other development activities,â he said.
The rehabilitation works will cover the following roads:
AgagoâKalongoâLomoi Road (Section A) â 15km
AgagoâKalongoâLomoi Road (Section B) â 14.9km
LamwoâCorner OgwecâTenten Road â 21.6km
PurangaâOgonyoâAchola Stream Road in Pader â 18km
AgwengâBarlonyo and AkanoâLwala roads in Lira â 16.3km
AlwimacâAwiriâAsalim Road in Dokolo â 12.7km
OcheroâBugoi Road in Kaberamaido â 12.8km
AtirirâOrungo Border Road in Soroti â 13.5km
Serere Upper ShopsâAkoboi and KamodâOtimongâAkobi roads in Serere â 14.9km
The project is therefore much more than a road rehabilitation programme. It is a strategic investment in decentralisation, service delivery, local economic development and improved livelihoods, creating opportunities for farming communities to access markets, essential services and economic opportunities.
Mr. Kumumanya called on the contractors to deliver high-quality infrastructure with integrity, transparency and professionalism. He urged them to work closely with the respective district local governments, ensure that surrounding communities are the first beneficiaries through local employment, and safeguard the environment throughout project implementation.
The RUDSEC Project is a rural infrastructure and agricultural development initiative implemented by the Ministry of Local Government and funded by the Government of Uganda led by Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the German Government through KfW Development Bank. Its primary objective is to boost agricultural incomes and improve food security for smallholder farmers by improving rural infrastructure and market access.
