Wakiso District – Following days of relentless downpour, residents along the Nakabugo Kigoma Bujuuko road in Wakiso District are grappling with severe flooding, making transportation nearly impossible and forcing school closures. The Wakiso Deputy District leadership has stepped in, mobilizing emergency efforts to assist affected communities.
Roads Submerged, Children Stranded
The heavy rains have turned major roads into impassable waterways, with:
Children unable to attend school due to flooded pathways.
Bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) operations suspended as riders struggle through deep water.
Market vendors suffering losses as floodwaters ruin perishable goods.
Residents and bodaboda operators report that the road becomes completely unusable during rains , while in dry weather, thick dust makes travel equally difficult.
District Leaders Launch Cleanup Intervention
The Wakiso Deputy RDC and local Gombolola (sub county) leaders have initiated a "Bulungi Bwansi" (community clean up) campaign to address the crisis. However, progress is slow due to:
Abandoned vehicles and garbage blocking drainage systems.
Extremely muddy conditions hindering manual efforts.
Kansala Ssegawa Robert , a local leader, condemned the reckless dumping of waste in drainage channels, urging residents to stop practices that worsen flooding.
Residents Demand Urgent Government Action
Affected communities are calling for:
Emergency road rehabilitation to restore access.
Proper drainage construction to prevent future flooding.
Relief support for businesses and families impacted by the floods.
