Rwetango, Isingiro — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, alongside Hon. Bright Rwamirama, has taken a tour around Isingiro District, and what they found has left residents frustrated and demanding answers.
The duo have so far identified several dormant government projects across the district, with Rwetango Sub-County hosting one of the most shocking examples — a Shs3 billion water supply project that has never produced any single drop of water since it was commissioned.
For the people of Rwetango, the project was supposed to be the end of years of walking long distances in search of clean and safe water. It was supposed to bring water closer to homes, schools, health centres and farms. Instead, years after commissioning, the taps remain dry, the structures stand idle, and residents are still struggling to find water for domestic use and for their animals.
During the tour, Hon. Balaam and Hon. Rwamirama walked through the project site, inspecting what was done and listening to the painful testimonies of local leaders and residents. The community told them how the project was launched with a lot of excitement and promises, only for it to be abandoned without any explanation.
The leaders in Rwetango say they have raised the matter several times, but no action has ever been taken. No one has explained where the Shs3 billion went, why the project stalled, or when, if ever, it will be completed.
