RUKIGA: Residents of Kibanda Parish, Kamwezi Sub-county in Rukiga District are lamenting the acute scarcity of water and the looming threat of waterborne diseases.
The most severely affected villages include Kakanyoro, comprising 200 households, Rwanyakiju with 250 households, Kashansha with 180 households, and Rwemigugu with 190 households. This crisis also impacts educational institutions such as Kibanda Primary School, Rwanyakiju Nursery and Primary School, Kashansha Nursery School, Little Angels Academy Kibanda, as well as religious centers like Kashansha Church of Uganda, Rwanyakiju Catholic Church, and Kibanda Health Centre II.
Lillian Kembaga, a resident of Kakanyoro village, voiced the struggles faced by women in securing water for drinking and domestic use, leading to a surge in waterborne illnesses among children. Idah Sabiiti from Rwemigugu village expressed frustration over the lack of response from local leaders, urging them to take action. Ivan Muhangi echoed the plea for leadership intervention.
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James Katwiire, Chairman of LC1 Kakamnyoro Cell, appealed to the government for assistance, echoing the sentiment of Christopher Yebuuze, Chairman of LC1 Kashansha Cell, who called upon top officials to intervene urgently before the situation exacerbates.
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However, Rukiga District Chairperson Mbabazi Robert Kakwerere assured the community that efforts are underway in collaboration with the National Water and Sewage Corporation to address the crisis. He mentioned the ongoing construction of a borehole in Rwemigugu village as part of the solution.
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