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Residents of Rwendahi Cell in Nyakibuga Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District, are facing increasing challenges in accessing clean and safe water, forcing many households to rely on dams and rivers for their daily needs.
Several residents who spoke to Boona Radio expressed frustration over the situation, noting that while neighboring areas have already been connected to the National Water supply, Rwendahi Cell has remained excluded from the service. They say the continued dependence on unsafe water sources has exposed the community to serious health risks.
According to local leaders, residents often share water sources with animals, raising concerns about the possible outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Community members say the situation has persisted for years despite repeated appeals to authorities to extend piped water to the area.
Some residents also revealed that hopes were once raised when the government initiated a water project at Rwetondo, which they believed would improve access to clean water. However, the project has since stalled, leaving the community still struggling to access safe water. As a result, many people continue to walk long distances to fetch water from the few available sources.
In response to the concerns, the Chairperson of Kihanda Sub County, Asiimwe Davis, acknowledged the water challenge affecting residents of Rwendahi Cell. He explained that the sub-county has already developed a plan to address the issue but is currently waiting for funding from the central government to implement the project.
He appealed to residents to remain calm as the local leadership continues to engage relevant authorities to secure the necessary resources to improve water access in the area.
