Finance Minister Hon. Henry Musasizi has chaired a high-level Ministerial and stakeholder meeting to review delays affecting the Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro–Mgahinga Road Upgrade Project, with Government directing relevant authorities to take immediate steps to restore progress.

The meeting brought together representatives from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Members of Parliament from Kigezi, district chairpersons, mayors, ministers, private sector representatives, technical officials from the Ministries of Finance and Works and Transport, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Solicitor General’s Office and local government leaders.

The meeting was convened to assess the status of the strategic road project and agree on a way forward following significant delays in implementation.

According to Government, it has substantially fulfilled its contractual obligations, including financing commitments, acquisition of the Right of Way (RoW) and compensation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

About 80% of land compensation has been completed. However, physical progress on the project remains at just 2.13%, against a planned progress of 37.15%.

Works have also remained suspended since 1 June 2026, raising concern among leaders and communities in the Kigezi sub-region.

Following the meeting, the Ministry of Works and Transport was directed to take immediate action to restore progress on the project.

The Attorney General was also tasked with urgently advising Government on the legal issues surrounding the contract.

Government will explore all available contractual remedies, including the possibility of terminating the contract if the contractor fails to resume works, according to the outcome of the meeting.

A joint field visit will also be conducted to assess the situation on the ground and help guide Government on the next course of action. 

Leaders from the Kigezi region expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of the road, particularly with the rainy season approaching.

They highlighted the potential impact of the road's condition on transport, tourism, trade and livelihoods in the region.

The Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro–Mgahinga corridor is regarded by local leaders as strategically important to the region, making the delays a major concern for communities and businesses that depend on the road network.

Hon. Musasizi reaffirmed Government's commitment to delivering the road project and urged regional leaders to support efforts to resolve outstanding Right of Way issues.

He also called on Project Affected Persons who have already been compensated not to reoccupy the project corridor as Government works to expedite completion of the project.

The Government's latest directives are intended to address the legal, contractual and implementation challenges surrounding the project and determine the most appropriate way forward.