Ruwenzori, a name evocative of majestic landscapes and natural riches. However, the region is currently agitated by an issue that closely affects the local population: the cessation of modernization work on the Beni-Kasindi-Butembo road, undertaken by the Indian company Dott Services Limited. This interruption, which has been underway for two months, has aroused concern among civil society in the Ruwenzori sector, which deplores the lack of progress in the work.
The president of this citizen structure, Ricardo Rupande, expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, emphasizing the lack of concrete progress since the start of the work. He even goes so far as to recommend to the Congolese government to terminate the contract with Dott Services Limited, and to choose a more reliable company committed to carrying out this crucial project for the region.
For its part, the company Dott Services Limited, represented by its works controller Steve Nyembwe, invokes a temporary cessation of activities due to non-compliance with certain clauses of the contract by the Congolese and Ugandan governments. However, it assures its desire to resume work as soon as the conditions are met to ensure effective progress in the modernization of this strategic road.
It is important to emphasize that the modernization of the Beni-Kasindi-Butembo road is of crucial importance for the connectivity of the region and the resulting economic development. Launched with great fanfare in June 2021 by the Congolese and Ugandan presidents, this work was intended to improve trade and strengthen ties between the two neighboring countries.
It is therefore imperative that the relevant authorities work quickly to resolve outstanding disputes and ensure work can resume as soon as possible. Local populations and the regional economy largely depend on the completion of this crucial project. The future and development of the Ruwenzori region, and the prosperity of the populations who reside there, are at stake.
In conclusion, the modernization of the Beni-Kasindi-Butembo road is a major issue for the Ruwenzori region. It is essential that all parties involved work together to ensure the successful completion of this vital infrastructure project for the socio-economic development of the region.