By Katya David,
The emergency desilting of River Nyamugasana in Kyalhumba sub-county Kasese district should be expedited by government, residents have told Kasese Guide Radio.
River Nyamugasana has in the recent past caused a lot of destruction of properties and loss of lives as a result of flooding.
The chairperson local council three for Kyalhumba town council, Mr. Ivan Bwambale says they fear that if the rains become as intense as being predicted, water might carry along properties, including boulders that would eventually silt the river again. Mr. Ivan speaking…
Ms. Teddy Asiimwe and Mr.Jotham Muhindo, asked government to allocate funds for desilting River Nyamugasana that has allegedly turned a threat to lives of the local community. Ms. Teddy and Mr.Jotham…
Hon.Anet Mutswanga, the district woman councilor for Kitabu and Kyalhumba sub-counties said she is worried, given the intensity of rain and its effects, asking government to consider desilting River Nyamugasana.Hon. Mutswanga speaking ….
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