Kaputa Member of Parliament (MP), Elvis Nkandu, has assured residents of Kapulwa Ward that the government remains committed to rehabilitating roads in the area. Speaking during a community engagement in Kapulwa Ward, Mr Nkandu, who is also Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, said the government will work on the road as part of its efforts to improve infrastructure in the district. He bemoaned that the poor state of roads has continued to affect the movement of people and goods, particularly for farmers and traders.
He said the government is committed to addressing the challenge so communities are better connected to markets, schools, and health facilities. “Next year, our focus is just on this road; we don’t want to do any other projects. We want to ease your movements,” said Mr Nkandu.
The lawmaker explained that the planned rehabilitation works will focus on key feeder roads that link Kapulwa Ward to surrounding areas and the district centre. Mr Nkandu further encouraged residents to support government programmes and remain patient as it continues to deliver on its promises. And community members have welcomed this development, expressing hope that the works would solve the long-standing transport challenges in the area.
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Chrispin Makungu also thanked the government for the construction of the first-ever maternity annex in the area. Mr Makungu praised the MP for always being present and helpful to his constituents. “This is how a Member of Parliament should be, we will continue to support him even in 2026,” he said. He promised to work with the government in mobilising support during the 2026 general elections.
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