KAMPALA, Uganda — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Ltd., the company developing Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has started construction on the Nyamasoga-Katooke Road in Hoima City as part of its Socio-Economic Investment program.
The initiative aims to improve local infrastructure, enhance trade and support community livelihoods along the pipeline’s route.
The 4.7-mile (7.5-kilometer) marram road is located in Buseruka sub-county, Hoima district, and will connect the villages of Kayera and Katooke, which are home to about 6,500 residents across more than 600 households. Once finished, the road will significantly enhance connectivity to the Kaiso-Tonya Highway, easing access to trading centers, health facilities, schools and local markets.
The project addresses a community need submitted by the Hoima District leadership to improve transport and accessibility in the area. The road is currently impassable by vehicles.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, J.B. Habumugisha, the deputy managing director of EACOP Ltd., affirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable community development.
“EACOP remains committed to ensuring that the communities along the pipeline route benefit from improved infrastructure and social services,” Habumugisha said. “This road project demonstrates our dedication to supporting local development priorities in partnership with government authorities.”
Rodgers Mbabazi, the resident district commissioner for Hoima District, expressed appreciation for EACOP’s continued collaboration and investment in community infrastructure, noting that such initiatives advance local development and improve the quality of life for residents.
Mbabazi officially commissioned the road in a ceremony attended by area members of Parliament, local councilors, the chief administrative officer and residents at the Katooke trading center.
