The Katuna–Muko Road in the Western Region of Uganda connects the towns of Katuna and Muko, both in Kabale District.[1]
| Katuna–Muko Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 54 mi (87 km) |
| History | Designated in 2019 Expected completion in 2024 |
| Major junctions | |
| South end | Katuna |
| North end | Muko |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Highway system | |
Location
editThe road starts at Katuna, at the international border with Rwanda, and approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi) south of Kabale, the largest city in the Kigezi sub-region, and the location of the headquarters of Kabale District.[2]
From there, the road takes a general north-westerly direction, looping around the southern shores of Lake Bunyonyi. It passes between the Rwandan border to the west and the western shores of the lake to the east. It goes through a community called Kashasha, about 52 kilometres (32 mi) from Katuna.[3]
The road then continues northwards for another 36 kilometres (22 mi), to end at Muko, on the Kabale–Kisoro–Bunagana Road.[4] Muko is approximately 42 kilometres (26 mi), north-west of Kabale.[5]
Overview
editThis road is of importance to Uganda for two reasons. Lake Bunyonyi is increasingly becoming attractive to tourists, some of whom may come in from Rwanda, by road.[6][7] Secondly, increased tourism demands increased services, leading to improved standards of living for those who provide those services. Improved transportation for the residents will enable them to benefit from the increased economic activity around the lake.[8]
Upgrading to bitumen
editIn February 2019, David Bahati, the junior minister for economic planning, who also doubles as the area member of parliament, announced that the government of Uganda had officially approached the African Development Bank and the Exim Bank of China to request a loan of US$96 million to upgrade this road to class II bitumen. The road is still in the planning stage.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Amanya, Samuel (31 January 2018). "UNRA on the Spot for Abandoning Muko-Katuna Road". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (12 March 2019). "Distance between Katuna, Ndorwa, Kabale, Uganda and Kabale, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (12 March 2019). "Distance between Katuna, Ndorwa, Kabale, Uganda and Kashasha, Kabale District, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (12 March 2019). "Distance between Kashasha, Kabale District, Western Region, Uganda and Muko, Kabale District, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (12 March 2019). "Distance between Kabale, Uganda and Muko, Rubanda, Kabale, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Lake Bunyonyi Uganda (2019). "Welcome to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda: The Lake of Small Birds". Lake Bunyonyi Uganda. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Helen Suk (10 February 2015). "Lake Bunyonyi: A Natural Wonder of the World?". Notwithoutmypassport.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b Muhereza, Robert (26 February 2019). "Government to put ferry on Lake Bunyonyi, build link road". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 12 March 2019.