APAC, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Apac District have raised concern over deteriorating road infrastructure following continuous heavy rains that have left several routes impassable, disrupting movement and economic activity across the area.
Apac District, a predominantly farming community, has been heavily affected as the ongoing rains wash away key community roads, cutting off access to markets and essential services.
The most affected route is the Olelpek–Awila road, which connects Apac District Headquarters to Apac Sub-county, Apoi Sub-county, and Akokoro Sub-county. The road has reportedly been cut off in several sections, making transportation extremely difficult for residents and traders.
Farmers in the district, who mainly depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, are among the most affected. Key enterprises in the area include the production of oil crops such as soybeans, groundnuts, sunflower, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil, as well as livestock farming. However, poor road conditions are now hindering access to markets, threatening household incomes and local trade.
The Apac District Chief Administrative Officer, Emmy Ejuuku Olaboro, confirmed that the current state of roads in the district is in urgent need of attention.
He noted that while the district has received some government support for road rehabilitation, the funding remains insufficient to address major structural challenges, particularly the construction of box culverts and bridges that are essential for long-term durability.
“Any additional special funding to address these bottlenecks will go a long way in improving production and productivity, and ultimately increasing household incomes,” Olaboro said.
Local leaders continue to appeal for increased government intervention as the district grapples with worsening road conditions that have been exacerbated by the rainy season.
