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09:39
09:39

Three Kilembe Mines Staff Rescued From River Nyamwamba 1

On Thursday, the river burst its banks following heavy rains in the district, displacing hundreds of people.
14:56
14:56

Leaders, Environmentalists Ask World Bank for More Resources Towards Restoration of R. Nyamwamba River Nyamwamba 2 7

Richard Bomera, the LCIII chairperson for Bulembia Division in Kasese municipality, says river Nyamwamba needs periodic desilting to minimize flooding and its effects.
13:27
13:27

Leaders Propose Suspension of River Nyamwamba Desilting Till Rain Season Ends 2 3

Chance Kahindo the Mayor of Kasese Municipality says they fear that if the rains become intense as its being predicted, water might carry along properties including boulders that would eventually silt the river again.
07:02
07:02

Emergency Desilting of River Nyamwamba Starts 5 3

River Nyamwamba has in the recent past caused a lot of destruction and loss of lives as a result of flooding. The latest events resulted in the destruction of Kilembe Mines Hospital and left hundreds of area residents displaced.
10:42
10:42

Gov't to Allocate Additional Funds for Flood Control Measures in Kasese River Nyamwamba 2 3

The Minister of State for Water and Environment, Aisha Ssekindi says the ministry will urgently prioritise mobilising for more money to help the district expand flood control interventions along major rivers.
07:15
07:15

Gov't Asked to Scale-up River Nyamwamba Restoration Plan 2 5 Top story

WWF is implementing the midstream activities after signing a contract with the Ministry of Water and Environment and its activities include raising community awareness on environment conservation, riverbank stabilization, and supporting the livelihood of communities along the catchment area.
15:56
15:56

River Nyamwamba Changes Colour, Residents Fear Poisoning 2 4

Jessica Nyamukonzo a resident of Katiri Parish in Kilembe Sub County says her parish entirely depends on river Nyamwamba for domestic water since there is no piped water.
12:40
12:40

Phase II of Restoring River Nyamwamba Upper Stream Launched 2 5 Top story

Kipura Zalot, the project coordinator, says that they have so far planted 500 trees in the first phase of the restoration project, adding that more than 300 others will be planted in this second phase.
11:18
11:18

Body of 32-Year-Old Man Retrieved from R. Nyamwamba river nyamwamba 1 1

The deceased was identified as Semei Muthondi, a resident of Kihara Cell, Nyamwamba division in Kasese Municipality. His body was discovered by residents at the banks of the river.
12:21
12:21

Ministry of Water Moves to Protect River Nyamwamba from Flooding 5

The plan involves the planting of bamboo trees on the river banks and supporting the livelihoods of communities along the catchment area. The ministry will also install a flood forecasting and early warning system and do spot cleaning of the river.
07:41
07:41

Pictorial: River Nyambwamba Leaves Kilembe, Bulembia Division Shattered River Nyamwamba 21

Kilembe Mines Hospital has temporarily been closed as floods washed through the facility. It washed away the drug store and the hospital mortuary. The river last flooded in July 2015.
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