The Member of Parliament (MP) for Wau-Waria, Marsh Narewec says the Kaindi Road upgrade will help the district keep gold trade revenue local and attract small businesses.
The National Government has provided K3 million and the district K2 million. Narewec warned the road is dangerous and difficult to maintain, but essential for local growth.
“The Kaindi Road generates K40 to K50 million annually from just one gold buyer,” he said.
Emergency works are underway, and new routes are being planned to protect the road from illegal mining damage. The road, also called the “Bull Track,” now takes less than two hours to travel, down from a full day.