It is reported that Nabigaga Swamp burst its banks in December, flooding surrounding communities and washing away about 68 houses within Ndolwa Trading Center.
Twesigye expressed his concerns to our reporter on Thursday evening, emphasizing that he was not able to meet with the Resident District Commissioner and has therefore tasked Kabale Municipality authorities to explain how a mast is being constructed in a parking yard, potentially compromising space for loading and unloading vehicles.
The communications manager of the National Building Review Board-NRBC, Herbert Zziwa says that lack of supervision provided an opportunity for the developer to deviate from the original construction plans.
Controversy arose when Parliament called for the cancellation of the event, which, according to legislators, is a forum for promoting immorality. Although Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja says the event has been cleared to take place under strict guidelines, the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has insisted on the cancellation.
Lt. Gen. James Mugira, the Managing Director NEC told journalists on Wednesday that they have attempted to engage the responsible authorities on exploring other financing models but haven’t received any reply.
However, the Jinja LC 5 chairperson, Titus Kisambira, says the works have stalled due to lack of funds. "We cost the construction works at an estimated fee of Shillings 4.3 billion. We are currently stranded due to lack of funds,” he said.
