Maj Gen Kayanja Muhanga, the UPDF overall Commander Operation Shujja, has inspected the on-going construction works for a ferry at Hayibale landing site on River Semliki in Rwebisengo county- Ntoroko district.
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is working to put the ferry on river Semliki that will connect Uganda and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Maj Gen Kayanja was informed that the ferry will be operational in a few days and will carry loads of not more than 35 tones and 100 passengers.
Speaking in response, he expressed happiness at the progress of the construction works that would also ease security operations in DRC.
The RDC Ntoroko district, Mr. Mesach Kawamara applauded government for the ferry which he said will ease trade between Uganda and DRC.
The King of Mitego kingdom, Rutahaba Ibanda, who led a delegation from Democratic Republic of Congo, was overjoyed on the installation of a ferry at Hayibale landing site.
He explained the difficulties his people face while crossing to Uganda through Lake Albert to Ntoroko town have been solved.
He thanked both President Felix Tshisekedi and Yoweri Museveni for the peaceful coexistence between the two countries. END.
