Summary:
- On May 2nd, three people namely Edison Bwambale, 29, Felesi Mbambu, 22, and their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Catherine Musoki—died after a landslide hit their house, burying them instantly. The bodies were later retrieved from the rubble and taken to Kathoma village in Buhaghura Parish, Rukooki Sub-county, for a decent burial.
KASESE: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has condoled with the family that lost three members to landslides in Mapata village, Bugoye Sub-county, Kasese district, with a donation of 10 million shillings.
On May 2nd, three people namely Edison Bwambale, 29, Felesi Mbambu, 22, and their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Catherine Musoki—died after a landslide hit their house, burying them instantly. The bodies were later retrieved from the rubble and taken to Kathoma village in Buhaghura Parish, Rukooki Sub-county, for a decent burial.
On Thursday afternoon, the Kasese Deputy RDC in charge of Busongora County visited Kathoma village to deliver President Museveni’s condolence. Mr. Zepher Mubingwa informed the bereaved family that the President was deeply saddened by the loss of Ugandans in Kasese and the neighboring Bunyangabu district.
Mubingwa urged the family to embrace hard work to improve their livelihoods despite their loss. Hon. Sowedi Kitanywa, the Busongora County North Member of Parliament, who had already personally condoled with the family, emphasized the need to support the ruling government to benefit from its opportunities.
Mr. Girivazio Monday Bwambale, the Kasese District Secretary for Social Services, representing the District Chairperson, encouraged local leaders to educate the public about the dangers of building houses on hilly areas to reduce the impact of landslides. The Bugoye Sub-county Chairperson, Mr. James Katalikawa Muthulhanda, urged residents to plant more trees along the bare hills to prevent future disasters.
Mr. Johnson Kimugha, receiving the condolence on behalf of the family, thanked President Museveni for his support. He pledged to mobilize support for the NRM government, recognizing its pro-people programs and services.
