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Gerald Turyahabwa told our reporter that the winds, which lasted for nearly an hour during a heavy downpour on Tuesday, severely damaged his home and household items.
KABALE: The Lay Leader of Mukarangye Church of Uganda, under Kamuganguzi Archdeaconry in Mukarangye Ward, Katuna Town Council, Ndorwa West Constituency, Kabale District, has been left homeless after strong winds blew off the roof of his house, destroying several of his belongings.
Gerald Turyahabwa told our reporter that the winds, which lasted for nearly an hour during a heavy downpour on Tuesday, severely damaged his home and household items. Fortunately, he and his family members escaped unhurt. However, furniture, including beds, tables, and chairs, was left ruined.
CUE IN TURYAHABWA……ON HEAVY WINDS…….RR//
In a related incident, the same storm also tore off the roof of Nyombe Church of Uganda in Nyombe Parish, Kahungye Sub-County, Kabale District.
According to resident Dickson Kamuhanda, the rains began around 4:10 PM and lasted for about an hour, not only damaging the church but also destroying several banana plantations in the area.
Obed Baguma, the Church’s Lay Leader, has called upon well-wishers, politicians, and the government to step in and support the re-roofing of the church to ensure it continues serving the community.
