Frustration is rising among residents of Nansana Municipality, who claim Division leaders have repeatedly failed to deliver on long-delayed road construction projects, leaving communities with deteriorating roads and disrupted transport.
The unrest comes as the Nansana Division Council presented its 2026-2027 budget framework, highlighting past achievements and future plans.
Many residents dismissed the presentation as a repetition of promises that have yet to translate into visible development, particularly in road rehabilitation and drainage improvement.
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Residents along the Jenina-Gganda route say they have waited for years for repairs to their community road, which is riddled with potholes and often impassable after heavy rains.
In response, they have launched a self-help initiative, digging drainage channels and filling potholes with soil and murram.
"We've waited too long for the authorities. Every year they promise to fix this road, but nothing happens. We decided to take matters into our own hands," a resident said.
The Division Council meeting, chaired by Division Chairperson Ssalongo Joseph Matovu and attended by Nansana Municipality Mayor Regina Bakitte, focused on the budget and ongoing projects, including the purchase of land for tree planting under environmental conservation programs.
Chairperson Matovu defended his administration, noting that firefighting trucks secured from Japan are expected soon, which he said will improve emergency response.
The Town Clerk, however, admitted that road construction and maintenance remain constrained by limited budgets and encroachment on road reserves.
Local leaders, including Gganda Councilor Abu Batuusa and Rogers Galiwango Bakipapankulawa, highlighted the dangers posed by the Jenina-Gganda road, calling it "a trench full of potholes" and urging authorities to act before it becomes completely unusable.
"The situation is unacceptable. This road has become a danger to motorists and pedestrians alike. We call upon the Division leadership to fulfill its promises and allocate funds for proper reconstruction," said Councilor Batuusa.
As residents continue their self-funded road repairs, trust in local leadership is waning. Many are demanding transparency and tangible action, insisting that promises alone are no longer enough.
