By KGR Reporter,
An eight year old girl has died in Rubanda district after mudslides hit the house she was in yesterday(29th.april.2024) morning.
The deceased only identified as Promise, a daughter to Didas Kanyesigye a resident of Rutooma village, Kacherere ward, Kacherere town council was a primary two pupil at Kacherere primary school met her death at around 05:00 am.
Principal Ayinamaani Twijukye, her uncle, says that Promise was sleeping in a house when the heavy downpour started at around 03:00am.
Ayinamaani says that at around 05:00 am, mudslides destroyed the house which got covered under mud and rubble.
According to Ayinamaani, Promise’s body was discovered at around 10: am as locals used hoes and spades to clear rubbles and mud.
Mr. Ayinaamani speaking…..
By press time, authorities were yet to release a statement. Several areas in the Kigezi region were also still experiencing heavy rains. May the deceased soul rest in Eternal Peace. END.