In the region of the chiefdom of Watalinga, located in the territory of Beni, North Kivu, a concerning observation has been made regarding the deteriorating state of agricultural service roads. This deterioration poses a significant threat to the agricultural sector of the region, hindering the movement of farmers and the transportation of their products to consumption centers.
The local development committee is raising alarm about the detrimental effects of these poorly maintained roads. Farmers are facing challenges in transporting their crops due to the obstacles and quagmires along the Bwisega-Gogo-Bundiguya-Buvata, Nobili-Kichanga-Kamango, and Nobili-Kahondo-Luanoli-Kikingi routes. This difficult terrain has turned into an obstacle course for these vital contributors to the local economy.
Calls for the rehabilitation of these communication routes are intensifying, especially from David Muwaze, the president of the Cooperative of planters, buyers, and resellers of agricultural products. Muwaze stresses the urgent need for road renovation to ease the evacuation of agricultural products, notably cocoa, which is a key resource in the region.
Local customary authorities are actively advocating for government intervention from agricultural and infrastructure specialists. The primary goal is to emphasize to stakeholders the critical importance of these roads for the socio-economic development of the region. Properly rehabilitating these roads would not only enhance agricultural activities but also boost the income of local producers and improve access to sales markets.
It is imperative that the relevant authorities acknowledge the urgency of the situation and take prompt action. Repairing the agricultural roads in the Watalinga chiefdom is a crucial matter that impacts the sustainable development of the entire community. By investing in transport infrastructure, local governments can stimulate the local economy, enhance residents’ living standards, and facilitate better integration of the region into the national economy.
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