In the province of Ituri, the road section linking Bunia to Kasenyi and Tchomia is attracting the interest of economic operators and local authorities. Nearly 65 kilometers long, this route is of crucial importance for supplying Bunia with goods from East Africa.
The paving of this road is strongly supported by local economic players, who see it as an opportunity to boost trade and facilitate trade with neighboring countries. Indeed, this road is often used as an alternative when national road number 27 is in a deplorable state, which hampers the delivery of essential products to Bunia.
Kasenyi economic operators also exploit Lake Albert for their trade with Uganda. The crossing of goods is done using barges, but the conditions of the Bunia-Kasenyi road represent a real logistical obstacle. Wilson Nduru, manager of one of these barges, calls for the paving of this axis to facilitate trade and stimulate economic activity in the region.
The suspension of flights by the CAA airline has also increased the importance of this route for humanitarian actors and travelers, who regularly use it to reach abroad or to make local trips via Uganda. Improving this route would benefit all users, as well as the State, by promoting economic development and facilitating trade between different regions.
The request for asphalting of this road is therefore legitimate and carries major challenges for the development of the Ituri region. It is essential that the authorities take these demands into account to improve traffic conditions and promote the economic growth of this strategic area.
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