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Water scarcity in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District has forced residents to use unsafe water, exposing them to diseases associated with unclean water.
Reports indicate that many parts of the town council are struggling to access clean water after unknown people vandalized boreholes and stole parts, allegedly selling them as scrap. Residents are now calling for help, at least to have shallow wells constructed in their area.
Speaking to our reporter, the Chairperson of traders at Kyabashenyi Trading Centre, Pius Beyongyera, said residents are badly affected by the lack of clean water. He noted that people still rely on water from open wells and dams after their borehole broke down and has never been repaired.
He added that they have reported the matter to their leaders, but no action has been taken, leaving them helpless with no option but to use unsafe water.
Meanwhile, Nickson Rutemba, a businessman at Kahengye Stage, also expressed his frustration, saying they use dirty water from dams and Kahengye River, which is not recommended for human use. He added that they have even found dead animals in the river.
He further said that despite reaching out to their leaders, they have only received empty promises, with none being fulfilled.
However, speaking to our reporter, the Chairperson LC5 of Ntungamo District, Sam Mucunguzi, said they are aware of the water crisis and are working with the Ministry of Water and Sewerage Corporation, together with the Kahengye Water Project, to ensure that residents of Nyamunuka Town Council and Greater Bwongyera access clean water.
