SHEEMA SHINES AS JIGGERS EAT UP RESIDENTS

By Aggrey Twesigye

www.mknewslink.com

In Sheema—-

Sheema district which is known for its name “Sheema Neyagayaga” literally translated as Sheema shines has been hit hard by Jiggers.

According to the reports coming from Sheema District, over 80 households in the district have already been affected by Jiggers with the most hard hit area being Bwayegamba.

Getrude Baziraaka a Resident of Bwayegamba told www.mknewslink.com that most of the school going Children in the area have already been infected with Jiggers.

Enos Kahaafu a Resident whose family is infected with Jiggers noted that they have tried their level best to fight Jiggers through spraying their houses but instead Jiggers have intensified.

Evans Ngasiirwe a victim also said that Government should build for him a good house since his current house is in dilapidated state which he thinks it’s a breeding area for Jiggers.

Isaac Arinatwe the LCI chairman Kikuto village said  that over 10 households in his area have already been affected and also in the nearest villages of Kiyungu west and Nyakwehundika have already been infected.

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