Residents of Kitabu sub-county, Bukonzo County east in Kasese District are eager for the completion of a 12 billion shillings bridge over River Nyamughasana. The Bridge is being constructed by a local contractor Armpass Technical Services.

In 1966 flood water swashed away the bridge that existed at that point leaving the surrounding community without access to social and economic amenities on either side. For over 50 years the residents have had to cross over using makeshift wooden bridges.

The State Minister of Works, Hon. Musa Ecweru officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the bridge. While addressing the gathering he emphasized to the contractor the importance of ensuring that they deliver a quality, long-lasting, and sustainable bridge within the contract time.

The River. Nyamughasana is known to be ferocious carrying boulders and tree stumps with it and causing destruction. Numerous lives have been lost as people attempted to cross the river on makeshift bridges. The new bridge will therefore be an answered prayer for the community once complete enabling easy and safe access to social amenities and commerce.

The bridge is expected to be complete by May 2023 and the community and political leaders are optimistic that the bridge will boost trade in the county and District at large.