NELSON K
Local leaders and councilors in Nyarushanje Sub-county have resolved to impose stricter regulations on bars and alcohol consumption while working to eliminate domestic violence in families. This decision was made during a council meeting on Friday at the Nyarushanje Sub-county headquarters, chaired by Tugarwana Naris Tom, the Deputy Speaker.
Nicholas Ainebyona, the LC5 councilor representing youth, highlighted the adverse effects of alcohol misuse and unregulated bars. He noted that loud disco music from bars, particularly at night, has contributed to noise pollution, increased theft, and general insecurity in the area.
Michael Musiime, the Nyarushanje LC3 Chairperson, expressed concern over the link between domestic violence and excessive alcohol consumption. He pointed out that many men and boys spend most of their time drinking in bars, leaving women and girls to shoulder the burden of running households. Women are often left to work in the fields, providing for food and school fees, while men indulge in alcohol, and boys turn into hooligans in trading centers.
Musiime also criticized fellow local leaders, especially councilors, for failing to sensitize residents in their respective areas about the dangers of domestic violence and alcohol misuse.
Hamujuni Asumpiata, the Woman Councillor for Nyabushenyi Parish, announced plans to conduct village-level sensitization campaigns starting in early January next year. These campaigns aim to address and investigate domestic violence cases in every village.
Kamugisha Henry, the Nyarushanje Sub-county Chief, emphasized that the meeting was organized to address pressing issues, particularly the rise in domestic violence fueled by excessive alcohol consumption. He also used the platform to warn local leaders against neglecting their responsibilities.
Additionally, Burora Parish Chief Turyagumanawe James, in collaboration with Edson Tumuranzye, the Burora Area Councillor, and the Sub-county Health Chief, condemned residents who lack proper sanitation facilities, such as toilets, in their homes. They stressed that poor sanitation has led to the spread of diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera.
The team announced that sanitation patrols will be intensified starting Monday, and residents found with inadequate sanitation facilities will face arrest and legal action.
