KASESE MUDSLIDE VICTIMS FACE NEW CHALLENGES, WARNED AGAINST STAYING IN CAMPS

By Isaac Mumbere

KASESE

Victims of the recent mudslides and floods currently encamped at Nyambuku SDA and Buhunga primary schools in Ibanda – Kyanya Town Council have been encouraged to seek refuge from homes of their relatives to avoid contracting diseases and getting used to some bad vices associated with camps.

The encouragement was sounded today by the Kasese District Chairperson, Mr. Eliphaz Muhindi Bukombi who had paid a courtesy visit to the 234 households living in the two camps to deliver relief items including cassava flour, maize flour and beans to the victims.

Muhindi explained that it was on record that where people stay in large numbers, challenges including disease outbreaks and prostitution among others become the order of the day.

He therefore asked them to observe the health and sanitation measures, security and proper feeding especially for the children and pregnant women.

The District Boss also told them that while in the camps, they should be aware of the Parish Development Model funds being given out to their respective parishes.

Mr. Saul Bwambale Mughunza, the Local Council I Chairperson for Nyambuku Cell, told the District Boss that they were happy with government for the pledge from the Office of the Prime Minister.

According to him, the Office of the Prime Minister has pledged to give also donate relief items to them.
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