75% of households in Nyakiyumbu, Kasese have substandard pit-latrines

22 February 2023, 7:55 pm

By Barbra Muhindo

About 75% out of more than 7,000 households in Nyakiyumbu Sub-County in Kasese District have pit-latrines bellow the required standards, Kasese Guide Radio has learnt.

Mr. Joseph Makwano, the Health in charge for Musyenene Health Centre three told a budget conference held at the sub-County headquarters that the situation in the area requires the intervention of the local leaders and health technical people to enforce laws that would improve pit-latrines coverage, hygiene and sanitation for the good of the people.

Mr. Mukwano who called for expedited plans to provide means of transport to health in charges, asks government to collaborate with her development partners to increase water coverage from 53% to minimize water borne diseases. Mr. Makwano speaking……..

The subcounty Senior Assistant Secretary, Mr. Mustafa Kikusa announced plans to vaccinate birds area, before asking the local to rare domestic animals and birds than growing the tasking and costly cotton. Mr. Kikusa on rearing… 

Mr. Sunday Peter Kakule, the Chairperson Local Council three who applauded government for introducing Parish Development Model strategy with a component on mindset change, revealed plans to back the Kayanja landing site management in conserving the environment and promoting fish farming in the area for purposes of improving the living conditions of the locals. Mr. Kakule speaking……..

Hon. Jetress Ithungu, the District Woman Councilor for Nyakiyumbu and Bwera subcounties called for collaborated effort against lazy men burdening their wives with domestic roles.