Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Kagboro Chiefdom, Moyamba District For decades, the Moyamba-Shenge road has been left in disrepair, leaving Kagboro residents isolated and dependent on dangerous river transport for survival.
The deteriorating road has slowed economic activity, delayed essential services, and contributed to tragic accidents.
In an exclusive interview, Muniru Salifu Will, Secretary General of the Kagboro Descendants Association, described the impact on daily life.
“Vehicles hardly reach our communities. People are forced to travel by river because the road is completely broken down. This has left us isolated for years,” Mr. Will said.
The consequences have been severe. On September 8, 2009, a passenger boat traveling to Kagboro capsized, killing around 250 people one of the worst maritime disasters in Sierra Leone’s history. More recently, another boat carrying over 100 passengers went missing during a storm.
Residents report that pregnant women struggle to reach hospitals, emergency patients die before help arrives, and essential supplies are often delayed or lost along the treacherous routes.
“The road condition has worsened our maternal mortality rate. Ambulances can’t reach us in time, and sometimes government officials can’t even visit,” Mr. Will added.
Despite repeated promises from the government, including a commitment from President Julius Maada Bio to rehabilitate the road, little progress has been made. Local representatives, including Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, continue to advocate for the community.
“We have now resolved to appeal directly to the Honourable Speaker of Parliament and His Excellency the President. Our people cannot continue to live like this,” Mr. Will said.
For Kagboro residents, the Moyamba-Shenge road is more than a transportation route it is a lifeline, essential for access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
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