Buliisa grapples with rampant vandalism of public property
Tumukurate said several suspects have already been arrested, noting that most of them are local residents.
Buliisa: Buliisa District is facing a growing challenge of vandalism targeting public property, including hospital equipment and road signposts, local leaders have revealed.
The concern was raised by Deputy Resident District Commissioner Silvester Tumukurate during the handover of multi-billion water infrastructure facilities at Avogera Health Centre III and Kigwera Health Centre III.
The projects were constructed by Total E&P Uganda in partnership with Engineers Without Borders East Africa.
Tumukurate said several suspects have already been arrested, noting that most of them are local residents.
“They will be prosecuted without mercy and compelled to compensate for the damaged property, which is worth millions of shillings,” he warned.
He also issued a stern warning to contractors accused of doing substandard work, saying those who abandon projects before completion often at about 80 percent will be blacklisted.
David Lukumu, the in-charge of Avogera Health Centre III, highlighted the challenges the facility previously faced due to lack of reliable water access. He explained that the health centre had been sharing a borehole with the surrounding community, increasing the risk of cross-infections.
Lukumu added that the borehole required at least 10 minutes of pumping before water could flow, making access both slow and inefficient.
He welcomed the newly installed tap water system, describing it as a major relief for both patients and staff.
Joy Mubaale, Social Performance Director at Total E&P Uganda, underscored the critical role of clean water in healthcare delivery. She noted that improved access to water will enhance patient outcomes and overall hygiene at the facilities.
According to Mubaale, the project is expected to benefit more than 2,000 households. She added that healthcare workers will no longer need to travel long distances to fetch water, which previously affected service delivery.
She also pointed out that better hygiene conditions especially in maternity wards will help reduce postnatal infections among mothers.
Evelyn Nyakato, the Ngwedo Sub-county Councilor, commended Total E&P Uganda for the intervention, describing it as a significant relief for mothers and the wider community.
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