Rukungiri Western Division Commissions Kagogo Slaughter Slab and Karangaro Health Centre Latrine Projects

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Western Division Commissions Kagogo Slaughter Slab and Karangaro Health Centre Latrine ProjectsTwo development projects in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have been officially commissioned.

The projects include the renovation of the Kagogo slaughter slab and the construction of a two-stance lined VIP latrine at Karangaro Health Centre II.

The commissioning ceremony was held on May 14, and was led by the Rukungiri Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, together with municipal leaders and officials from Western Division.

The contract for the renovation of the Kagogo slaughter slab (Phase II) was awarded to Rwenkuraijo Building Contractor Limited at a cost of UGX 27,229,503. Meanwhile, the construction of the two-stance lined VIP latrine at Karangaro Health Centre II was awarded to His Mercy Consults Ltd at a cost of UGX 18,523,676.

According to Municipal Engineer Hangson Nuwamanya, both contractors were given a period of three months to complete the projects, but they finished the work before the deadline.

Speaking during the commissioning, Deputy RDC Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom thanked the contractors for completing the work within the agreed period, noting that some contractors abandon projects before they are completed.

He urged leaders, local residents, and technical staff to work together to ensure proper use and maintenance of government projects.

Ongom also reminded division leaders that the new term requires hard work and commitment, urging them to fight corruption and focus on improving service delivery for the people they serve.

The LCIII Chairperson for Western Division, Sylivia Twinomugisha, appreciated the Government of Uganda for continuously funding development projects in the division.

She encouraged councillors and residents to closely monitor government projects and report any shadow works to authorities to ensure value for money.

Western Division Senior Assistant Town Clerk John Kwesiga advised contractors to always complete work on time and use quality materials to ensure durable projects and proper accountability.

The Deputy Mayor of Rukungiri Municipality, Bernard Turyahabwe, asked technical staff to remain open to public advice and feedback on government projects to improve service delivery and ensure proper use of public funds.