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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>For years, the residents of Tisai Island in Kumi District endured significant hardships due to poor infrastructure, hindering access to essential services.<\/b><\/p>\n

With a population of approximately 9,000 people, the island boasts fertile soils and a large cattle population, making it a key milk supplier in the Teso Sub-region, with more than 13,000 cattle.<\/p>\n

Due to its remote location, access to the island was limited to small boats operated by locals and a single government boat with restricted routes, often requiring a daunting four-kilometre journey across Lake Bisina, filled with papyrus.<\/p>\n

This isolation deterred civil servants from working on the island due to accessibility risks and poor communication networks.<\/p>\n

However, positive changes are underway. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries have undertaken the construction of a road linking the island to the mainland, which is nearing completion.<\/p>\n

Excited residents and businesses have already begun utilising this new infrastructure, heralding a newfound sense of connectivity.<\/p>\n

Funded by the Islamic Development Bank, the Ministry of Local Government\u2019s Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project extended the murrum road network within the island, facilitating access to the multi-million milk collars aimed at preserving farmers\u2019 produce.<\/p>\n

This development has been lauded by traders, particularly milk dealers, who now have improved access to customers, reducing travel times significantly.<\/p>\n

Mr Ben Celakol, the LC III chairman, anticipates opening a cattle market on the island, enabled by the newfound ability for heavy trucks to traverse the island.<\/p>\n

This has sparked a flurry of activity, with traders flocking to establish businesses and engage in agriculture, promising a boost to local revenue.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the introduction of a solar power system, generating 12KW of electricity, has transformed the island\u2019s trading centre.<\/p>\n

Businesses, like Mr David Otino\u2019s carpentry workshop has seen sales double, thanks to powered machinery and improved product quality.<\/p>\n

Distributors now deliver goods directly to island shops, eliminating the need for costly trips to Kumi Town.<\/p>\n

Despite these advancements, challenges remain, such as the absence of a government school and health unit, leading residents to rely on makeshift solutions.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, there is optimism that ongoing developments will pave the way for improved access to government services, promising a brighter future for Tisai Island and its residents.<\/p>\n

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