Senior Reporter
Residents of Kibanda Parish, Kamwezi Sub-county in Rukiga District are expressing distress over the severe water shortage and the looming risk of waterborne diseases.
The villages most severely impacted include Kakanyoro, which consists of 200 households, Rwanyakiju with 250 households, Kashansha with 180 households, and Rwemigugu with 190 households. This crisis also affects educational institutions such as Kibanda Primary School, Rwanyakiju Nursery and Primary School, Kashansha Nursery School, Little Angels Academy Kibanda, as well as religious centers like Kashansha Church of Uganda, Rwanyakiju Catholic Church, and Kibanda Health Centre II.
Lillian Kembaga, a resident of Kakanyoro village, highlighted the challenges faced by women in accessing water for drinking and household use, leading to a rise in waterborne diseases among children. Idah Sabiiti from Rwemigugu village expressed frustration over the lack of responsiveness from local leaders and urged them to take action. Ivan Muhangi echoed the call for leadership intervention.
James Katwiire, Chairman of LC1 Kakamnyoro Cell, appealed to the government for assistance, echoing the sentiments of Christopher Yebuuze, Chairman of LC1 Kashansha Cell, who urged top officials to intervene urgently before the situation worsens.
However, Rukiga District Chairperson Mbabazi Robert Kakwerere reassured the community that efforts are underway in collaboration with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation to address the crisis. He mentioned the ongoing construction of a borehole in Rwemigugu village as part of the solution.
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