SIMPSON M
Residents of Rwenanuura Cell in Nyabitete Parish, Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District, have expressed concerns over the lack of access to clean and safe drinking water. According to Eliab Tugume, the LC1 Chairperson of Rwenanuura Cell, women and children are forced to walk long distances in search of safe water due to acute water scarcity in the area.
Tugume revealed that the community is currently relying on water from dams, which is often contaminated. This has led to an increase in waterborne diseases among residents, prompting urgent calls for improved water sources.
George, a resident, told Boona FM that local leaders have repeatedly promised to construct water streams to provide affordable and accessible clean water. However, these promises have not materialized, leaving the community in distress. He urged the government to intervene and provide a sustainable solution to the water crisis.
Another resident, George Turyazayo, shared that the daily struggle to find drinking water has resulted in severe physical strain, causing chest pain and backaches for many. He added that the water crisis has also exacerbated domestic violence, with some men resorting to beating their wives for returning home late after long journeys to fetch water.
Turyazayo further noted that the Kahengye Water Project, which was intended to address water shortages in the area, has failed to deliver as expected. Residents are now appealing to the government to prioritize resolving the water shortage to ensure their health and safety.
