Uganda, May 8 -- Transport and business activity in Kaliro District have been severely disrupted after heavy rains rendered several key roads impassable, residents and district officials told Monitor on Thursday.

Residents said the already poor road network has further deteriorated during the rainy season, cutting off movement of people and goods across the district.

Among the worst-hit routes is the Nawaikoke-Buwangala Road, where sections have collapsed, leaving motorists and pedestrians stranded.

Other affected roads include the Nawaikoke-Kitukiro Road and the Kaliro-Buyende Road, which have become nearly impassable due to flooding and damaged bridges.

Kaliro officials say the district has more than 580 kilometres of community acce...