Kasese on flood alert

31 March 2026, 9:47 am

By Kyamanduma Patrick

Residents in parts of Kasese District have been urged to remain on high alert as water levels in River Nyamwamba, River Mubuku, and River Nyamugasani continue to rise sharply, raising fears of potential flooding.

The most affected areas include Kyondo, Majengo, and Kihara Road in Nyamwamba Division, where residents report that the fast-rising waters are already eroding riverbanks and threatening homes.

Emmanuel Katuramu, the LC I Chairperson of Kyondo Village, said residents are deeply concerned.

Mustafa Kikusa, the Chairperson of Kasese District Disaster Management Committee and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, advised residents to stay away from river valleys and other low-lying areas.

He noted that early warning systems indicate sharp rises in rivers such as Nyamwamba and Mubuku and urged residents living close to riverbanks to evacuate for their own safety.

Stephen Bwambale, a resident of Kyondo, said that each rainy season leaves them terrified and uncertain of when the next disaster may strike.

In nearby Kanyangeya Village, residents were alarmed after a house collapsed during a heavy downpour, leaving a seven-year-old boy with minor leg injuries. Isemamba Deo, LC I Chairperson of Kanyangeya, explained that the house, built with marram, had weakened over time, making it vulnerable to the effects of heavy rains.