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Residents of Burora parish in Nyarushanje sub-county, Rukungiri district, are expressing concern over the persistent issue of widespread water scarcity in their community.
The affected villages, namely Rwempanga, Nyamirima, Nyagwanya, Kyaruhotora, and Nyakagera, all within Burora parish, have been grappling with this challenge for the past 15 years. Local residents attribute the problem to the apparent neglect by their leaders, accusing them of failing to maintain the existing water pipes.
Mr. Alinaitwe Roland Muraro, a resident of Nyakagera cell in Burora parish, explained that they were initially provided with taps around 2005. However, these pipes were damaged when the umbrella company constructed a new pipeline redirecting the water to another parish. As a result, the community now relies on wells, which are shared with animals, posing a health risk for domestic use.
In an interview with our reporter, Mr. Michael Musiime, the LC3 chairperson of Nyarushanje sub-county, acknowledged the challenges and stated that the government no longer allocates funds for the maintenance of these pipes.
He highlighted the insufficient water supply from the umbrella company’s pipes, emphasizing that it is both limited and expensive.
Mr. Misiime added that the government is collaborating with the umbrella company to enhance water supply throughout the entire parish.
