By Enos Masereka,
The Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has directed for temporary closure of Kasese-Mbarara and Kilembe Roads on 24. Augast.2024, for the Tusker lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon event.
Kasese Mbarara Road will close up to the Equator Monument in Kikorongo and Kilembe Road from Rwenzori Road junction in Kasese town to Bulembia Division from 4.00am to 10.00am.
According to a circular signed by Gen. Katumba dated 17th. Augast.2024, accessed by this Radio, quotes section 51 of the Roads act Cap 346 that mandates the Minister to close Roads, in case there are functions of National Importance.
Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson SP. Nelson Tumushiime, asked Pedestrians, Motorists and Boda-Boda riders to follow the Ministers directive to avoid friction with plain and uniformed security officers deployed along the roads. SP Tumushiime one speaking….
Mr. Charles Police Mugisa, the Chairperson for Kasese Tourism Investors Forum, urged the public to position themselves for business opportunities ahead of Mt.Rwenzori tusker Lite Marathon and Theluji festival, where over 4,000 guests from thirty two countries are expected in Kasese district. Mr. Mugisa Police speaking….
Dr. Kihire Mugisa, the Proprietor for Katwe Kabatoro Guest house in Katwe-Kabatooro town council, called for proper sanitation, Cooperation and Hospitality for the guests. Dr. Kahire speaking…
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