Kabale District Launches Construction of New Kitumba Sub-County Headquarters.

By Alex Byakatonda, Communications Officer – Kabale

Kabale District leaders have officially launched the construction of the new Kitumba Sub-County headquarters, marking the beginning of the relocation of the sub-county’s administrative center from Kabale Municipality.

The event, held today, saw the Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Godfrey Nyakahuma, preside over the handover of the construction site to the contractor. In his address, Nyakahuma urged all stakeholders involved to prioritize quality service delivery and maintain high standards throughout the project. He also warned against any form of sabotage that could compromise the contractor’s ability to deliver quality work. Furthermore, he called on all contractors within the district to ensure that government projects are executed within the set timelines.

The new Kitumba Sub-County headquarters will include a multi-purpose hall and office spaces, situated in Rwakanyweire Village, Bukoora Parish. Bonnar Construction Company Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at 285,580,532 Ugandan shillings.

In her remarks, Kabale District Vice-Chairperson, Miria Akankwasa Tugume, who represented District Chairperson Nelson Nshangabasheia, emphasized the need for the contractor to maintain the highest quality of work. She also encouraged the contractor to engage local residents as laborers, allowing them to directly benefit from the project.

Robert Mugabe, the Kabale District Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and the project manager, warned the contractor against altering the approved bills of quantities and urged them to stick to the agreed project timeline.

Eng. Levi Kansiime, the Senior Civil Engineer for Kabale District, outlined that the construction would involve the creation of a Rukiiko hall and six office spaces for the sub-county administration.

The Kitumba Sub-county LC3 Chairperson, David Muhereza Kato, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. He noted that the sub-county’s current office space, located in the Southern Division of Kabale Municipality, was hampering their operations and realization of equitable service delivery because of its location. He added that the new site was chosen after government land in the area became increasingly vulnerable to land grabbers.

The completion of the new headquarters, which is expected to take five months and will significantly improve the functioning of the Kitumba Sub-County administration.

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