Muntu convoy stuck as heavy rains, floods soak Otuke roads

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Presidential candidate Maj. Gen (rtd) Mugisha Muntu's efforts to woo voters in Lango region at Otuke district headquarters on November 10, 2025, have been derailed.

After driving for only one sub-county in Otuke district, Muntu’s convoy got stuck at Apur Ming in Adwari sub-county, forcing him to walk on foot, passing homesteads to avoid getting soaked in muddy waters and slippery roads.

“When we tell voters that over shillings 11 trillion can fix all these feeder roads with at least marram and culverts or even be tarmacked, the public thinks that we are harassing President Yower Museveni’s government,” he said.

“To be able to work on this, we must fight corruption, which has eaten up the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for 40 years,” Muntu, who is the Alliance for National Transformation flag-bearer, said.

Otuke residents appeal for increased road budgets

Residents of Otuke appealed to the Government to urgently address the deplorable state of their roads, which have been rendered almost impassable due to heavy rains and floods.

The predominantly rural district has been hit hard by the recent heavy downpours, with several areas experiencing severe flooding and damage to infrastructure.

“We are facing a major crisis here," said Florence Akullo, a resident of Apur Ming, Adwari sub-county.|

“The roads are in a terrible state, and it's getting worse by the day. We can't even access our gardens or take our produce to market because the roads are impassable," she added.

According to residents, the situation is particularly dire in areas such as Adwari, Okello, and Alango, where floodwaters have submerged homes and destroyed crops.

“We have been complaining to the authorities, but nothing seems to be done," said Mary Alamo, a farmer from Alango village." We are begging the Government to come to our rescue and fix these roads. We can't continue living like this."

The current situation has also highlighted the vulnerability of the district to climate-related disasters.

Otuke is located in a region prone to long dry spells and flooding, and the lack of adequate infrastructure has exacerbated the impact of these events.

“We need sustainable solutions to address the root causes of these problems," Abdul Mukuli, a resident of Otuke town council, said. 

"We need roads that can withstand the rains, and we need support to adapt to climate change."

Muntu pledges to fix Otuke roads

Mugisha Muntu, who is a former army commander, assured that once elected President in 2026, he will fix roads and take immediate action to address the situation, including providing emergency relief to affected families and investing in infrastructure development.

“I shall declare Otuke a disaster-prone area and assist the affected communities," said Muntu.

As the rainy season continues, residents of Otuke district are holding on to hope that their pleas will be heard and their situation will improve.

“We are resilient people, but we can't do this alone," said Mukuli. 

"We need the Government and other stakeholders to come on board and help us build a better future."