This department encompasses all construction projects, road construction, water sources and structures.

Kazo District Expands Road Network and Boosts Water Access After Major Government Funding.
Kazo District has registered notable progress in infrastructure development, particularly in road maintenance and water supply, following increased Government funding over the past three financial years. The district has a total road coverage of 1,591.6km, including 284.1km of district roads, 291.4km of urban roads and 880.9km of community access roads.
For years, insufficient road funding created a maintenance backlog, leaving many routes difficult to navigate especially during wet seasons. In the 2023/24 financial year, Government introduced an additional UGX 1 Billion Road Maintenance Grant to all Local Governments, leading to a significant improvement in accessibility throughout Kazo.
Road Works Over the Last Three Years
Under this increased funding, Kazo District graded and rehabilitated 103.5km of roads in FY 2020/21, 77.9km in FY 2021/22 and 117km in FY 2022/23, including both district and community access routes. Works included drainage, shaping and installation of culverts.
In FY 2023/24, the extra funding enabled the district to work on 279.6km of roads, install concrete culverts, gravel key sections and construct Mudukurane Bridge — opening up once-impassable areas and improving transport for farmers, traders and health service users. Roads such as Buhembe–Rwigi–Rwetamu, Kijuma–Rwetamu, Kanoni–Mbogo, Burunga–Kiguma–Kiruhura Border and Kazo–Kyampangara–Buremba were among those improved.
Further maintenance and upgrading is ongoing in FY 2024/25, with work targeting 145km across 13 roads, while FY 2025/26 has lined up 18 additional projects — some completed, some ongoing and others set to begin within the next quarter.
Water and Sanitation: Safe Water Coverage Still at 36% But Expanding
Safe water access in Kazo District is currently at 36%, although continuous interventions have started to improve supply reliability at community and institutional level. Across all sub-counties, Government has constructed 20 ferro cement institutional water tanks to support schools and public facilities.
Three piped water systems have been completed and are now functional in Akashayi, Kitongore Town Centre and Nkungu Health Centre III, serving residents with safe, clean water. VIP latrines were also constructed in Rwobuhura I Town Council and Keicumu Town Council to improve sanitation.
To further increase access, the district carried out the siting and drilling of 25 deep boreholes, and renovated 24 institutional water tanks to restore storage capacity. Additionally, 52 community boreholes have been repaired, ensuring residents have reliable sources of safe water without travelling long distances.
Equipment Still a Challenge
Despite progress, the Works Department remains under-equipped. A new grader and wheel loader were procured in 2024, and a tipper truck remains in good condition, but key machinery such as a roller, backhoe, fuel and water bowser are still lacking. The only supervision vehicle — a double cabin pickup — is currently non-functional, slowing field operations and monitoring.
A District on the Move
With improved funding, expanding water coverage and continuous maintenance works, Kazo District is steadily opening up roads, supporting agricultural markets and improving public health outcomes. The district leadership notes that sustaining these gains will require additional equipment, continued investment and community cooperation.
Kazo remains committed to improving mobility, expanding access to safe water and delivering better public services for all residents.