Mugabe R
Residents of Ibanda Parish in Nyarushanje Sub County, Rukungiri District, are expressing serious concerns about the unsatisfactory hygiene conditions at their local market ground. The Nyarushanje Open Market operates every last Tuesday of the month in Ibanda Cell, surrounded by Nyarushanje Court, Prisons, headquarters, and Lockups.
Katwesigye Ronald, a salon operator, and Kobusingye Anita, a tailor in the Lockups, report that heaps of garbage are present, leading to a foul odor and attracting pests that find their way into nearby houses.
Ahimbisibwe Deus, the Chairperson of the Rukungiri District Mobile Traders Association, points out that they are operating in subpar conditions and attributes these issues to the authorities’ shortcomings.
Muzoora Godwill, the Health Inspector of Nyarushanje Sub County, reveals that, as per the tenant agreement between the Sub County and the contractor, the market ground should be cleaned after every operation. However, it has been more than six months without any cleaning. He notes that the nearby Omukiyenje Open Market faces similar challenges, suggesting that terminating the contractor’s tenancy agreement may be necessary.
Musiime Micheal, the Chairperson of LC3 Nyarushanje Sub County, states that they have warned the contractor about the situation but have seen no improvement.
Mugisha John, commonly known as Kabina and the contractor of Nyarushanje Open Market, defends himself by stating that he usually hires cleaners. However, he claims that the ground is contaminated by the Lockup tenants, contributing to the ongoing hygiene issues.
