By Vicent Emong
Heavy rainfall has disrupted business operations in Kumi Municipality, leaving traders along Ikori Road in North Division counting losses as floodwater continues to submerge the road and block customer access to their shops.
Despite the municipality having some of the most tarmacked roads in the region, business owners say poor drainage has turned sections of Ikori Road into a river whenever it rains. Fast-flowing water covers the entire road, making it difficult for customers to reach their premises.
Ibra Wera, a shop owner, says the situation has severely affected his sales because customers cannot cross the flooded road to access his store.
“The road is completely flooded in the afternoon when it rains, and customers have nowhere to pass to come and buy from me,” he said.
Winnie Achayo, who deals in clothes and pesticides, shared similar frustrations.
“I am in a depot of water whenever it rains, and it takes almost three days for the water to dry up,” she lamented.
Sarah Atugonza, a stationery dealer, noted that the problem existed even before the new road was constructed. Traders had hoped the new tarmac would solve the issue, but flooding persists.
“The water used to collect here even before the road was constructed. We thought the problem would be solved, but we are still suffering from waterlogging,” she said.
Traders say the recurring floods not only slow business but also damage goods and discourage customers from visiting the area.
They are now calling on the responsible authorities to urgently address the drainage system to prevent further losses.
The persistent waterlogging and fast-moving rainwater on the roads remain a serious concern that requires immediate intervention to restore normal business activities in the municipality.
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Heavy Rain Paralyzes Business in Kumi Municipality
By Vicent Emong
Heavy rainfall has disrupted business operations in Kumi Municipality, leaving traders along Ikori Road in North Division counting losses as floodwater continues to submerge the road and block customer access to their shops.
Despite the municipality having some of the most tarmacked roads in the region, business owners say poor drainage has turned sections of Ikori Road into a river whenever it rains. Fast-flowing water covers the entire road, making it difficult for customers to reach their premises.
Ibra Wera, a shop owner, says the situation has severely affected his sales because customers cannot cross the flooded road to access his store.
“The road is completely flooded in the afternoon when it rains, and customers have nowhere to pass to come and buy from me,” he said.
Winnie Achayo, who deals in clothes and pesticides, shared similar frustrations.
“I am in a depot of water whenever it rains, and it takes almost three days for the water to dry up,” she lamented.
Sarah Atugonza, a stationery dealer, noted that the problem existed even before the new road was constructed. Traders had hoped the new tarmac would solve the issue, but flooding persists.
“The water used to collect here even before the road was constructed. We thought the problem would be solved, but we are still suffering from waterlogging,” she said.
Traders say the recurring floods not only slow business but also damage goods and discourage customers from visiting the area.
They are now calling on the responsible authorities to urgently address the drainage system to prevent further losses.
The persistent waterlogging and fast-moving rainwater on the roads remain a serious concern that requires immediate intervention to restore normal business activities in the municipality.
