Kumi Launches Construction of Kajamaka Earth Dam worth 3.8 billion.

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

 The construction of the Kajamaka Earth Dam in Kumi has been officially launched by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ahamada Washaki. This significant project falls under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) initiative, facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government with funding from the Islamic Development Bank. M/s Greystone Investments Limited has been awarded the contract for the construction of the dam, with a total value of UGX 3,875,445,343 (Uganda Shillings Three billion Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five Million Four Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three Only). The project, spanning three administrative units of Kanyum, Mukongoro Sub Counties, and Mukongoro Town Council, is slated for completion within ten months. Eng. Paul Kasule Mukasa, the LEGS Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Local Government, emphasized the significance of this project, labeling it as the second-largest intervention under LEGS in the entire country. Notably, upon completion, the dam will serve the crucial purpose of providing water for both livestock consumption and agricultural production. Mukasa urged the local community to rally behind the initiative, stressing the potential for enhancing their livelihoods. Additionally, he called upon the district leadership to proactively plan for the future operation and maintenance of the dam. Stephen Odongo, the LC 111 Chairperson of Mukongoro sub-county, expressed his enthusiasm for the project and extended gratitude to the Ministry of Local Government for prioritizing the construction of the dam. He pledged full support for the project and urged the contractor to consider employing local community members, fostering a sense of ownership and involvement. Addressing the public gathering, RDC Ahamada Washaki underscored the significance of the project in fulfilling President Museveni's commitment to establishing Water for Production facilities across the country. Washaki emphasized the forthcoming benefits of the dam, particularly in supporting livestock rearing and agricultural activities, including the grazing of animals under the Parish Development Model (PDM). Upon completion, the Kajamaka Earth Dam is projected to have a water capacity of 80,000,000 liters, a resource that could potentially benefit up to six sub-counties, according to the District Water Office. The launch of the Kajamaka Earth Dam construction marks a significant milestone for Kumi district, signaling the potential for substantial positive impacts on agriculture, livestock keeping, and overall community development. As the project progresses, it is anticipated to bring about tangible improvements in the local economy and the livelihoods of the people it serves.