By Augustine Mumbere,
Local leaders and community members of Bukonzo County East and Busongora County South in Kasese district have welcomed the Nyamugasana water supply and sanitation project aimed at addressing water and sanitation challenges in the two areas.
Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio during the fourth site inspection tour by the district technical officers and local leaders yesterday, Mr. Absolomu Mumbahya, the local council one chairperson for Mughanza village in Kyalhumba subcounty like many other local leaders and community members, the project was a direct intervention into securing clean and safe water to save the community from contaminated waters. Mr. Mumbahya speaking…….
Mr. Nyesio Byamutima, the local council three chairperson for Kahokya subcounty and his counterpart, Mr. Robert Kyana of Kitabu subcounty, said the project was another timely intervention against child abuse and domestic violence that had been fueled by the long distances for water by young girls and married women. Mr. Byamutima and Mr. Kyana…
In a separate interview later, Mr. Patrick Syayipuma Ndungo, the Kasese District water engineer said water coverage has drastically reduced from 68 % to 55% over years due to the continuous floods and mudslides that have affected many water sources. Mr. Syayipuma speaking…….
The two phased project funded by World Bank at the tune of more than 100 billion shillings, is targeting about 3500 water taps and toilets built at some public institutions like schools and health facilities. END