By Augustine Mumbere,
Hon. Robert Centenary, the former Kasese municipal Member of Parliament has said temporary works against the flooding Nyamwamba River, has commenced after he engaged the State Minister for Works and Transport for a low bed truck to transport an excavator from Kyondo subcounty in Kasese district to desilt the river valley.
Speaking to our reporter at Nyamwamba division headquarters yesterday, Hon. Centenary who asked those in leadership to engage stakeholders for a lasting solution, said whereas the Wanainchi had succeeded in asking for an excavator from UNRA, securing a required low bed carrier had been a big challenge until he brought the minister on board. Hon. Centenary speaking1…….
He later asked the Kasese Municipal planner to double his efforts to redirect the locals about where and how to put structures to minimize future risks on life and property. Hon. Centenary speaking2……
Earlier, Mr. Wilfred Kamusedee Baluku, the Kasese Municipal senior planner said he was doing his best to technically guide the locals, most of whom are stubborn but some have been prosecuted for illegal structures and possession of land. END
