By James Kamana
Namisindwa District LC5 Chairperson Emma Bwayo has asked the Ministry of Works and Transport to clarify delays in compensating residents whose properties were affected by the construction of the Kufu-Lwakhakha Road in Namisindwa District.
In a letter dated November 4, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Works and Transport, Bwayo expresses concern over the delayed compensation of residents affected by the construction of the Nabukhuyа, Nambola, Nametsimeru, Tsakhana and Khamitsaru bridges along the Kufu-Lwakhakha Road.
Bwayo says although the project commenced in 2021, with affected properties assessed for compensation, the residents have not yet received their payments despite earlier assurances from the Ministry.
He explains that during a previous engagement, officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport instructed the affected residents to prepare for disclosure of compensation amounts and eventual payment, including opening bank accounts to facilitate the process.
However, Bwayo notes that the Ministry has since remained silent on the matter, despite the assessment reports and lists of affected persons in Nametsimeru and Tsakhana having been displayed for verification.
He says the continued delay has raised concerns among the affected communities and could affect the smooth implementation of the road construction project.
The District Chairperson is now seeking a clear position from the Ministry regarding when the affected residents will receive their compensation.
The letter was received by the Ministry of Works and Transport on November 10, 2026.
