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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26733, member: 2262"] Alice Kaboyo, the State Minister for Luweero Triangle, asked opposition leaders to stop telling residents the government has forgotten about Luweero District. She made these remarks at Konko Village during the kickoff of repairs on several important roads. The minister explained that money shortages caused delays for many district projects instead of government disinterest. The road improvement covers 19.2 kilometers across multiple routes. The road renovation costs Shs1.3 billion, and it is backed by international development groups through the National Oil Seed Project. Erasto Kibirango, who leads the Luweero LC5 and belongs to the National Unity Platform party, has criticized officials for not finishing key construction plans like district headquarters and hospital upgrades. Kaboyo rejected these accusations and suggested politicians should work together rather than complain publicly about problems. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo, who serves as State Minister for Higher Education, requested that the contractor hire local workers for the construction jobs. Community representatives appreciated the new roadwork but expressed worries about dust problems during the building phase. The district manages a massive network of 1,360 kilometers of roads, with local authorities handling most maintenance responsibilities themselves. The main purpose behind these road improvements is to help farmers transport crops like soya beans and groundnuts to market more easily. According to their agreement, Ms. Deha Investees must complete all construction within eight months. Despite this progress on transportation infrastructure, community leaders continue pressing the government to fulfill additional promises made to the district. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between local needs and national funding priorities. [/QUOTE]

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