Mbarara residents give up on govt, raise Shs 10m to rebuild washed-away footbridge (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Mbarara City raised Shs 9.6 million to rebuild a footbridge washed away by floods, seeking additional funds after government failed to act.

• Residents of Karugangama Cell raised Shs 9.6 million for rebuilding Kanyeite footbridge washed away by 2022 floods
• Community seeks Shs 140 million total for new bridge after government inaction on repairs
• Mbarara City authorities approved engineering designs for 24-metre steel bridge intended to last 25 years