Buliisa flood victims to receive relief from KAWIDA
He noted that future project proposals will address other flood-affected areas in the district.
Buliisa: A total of 300 flood-affected persons in Buliisa District are set to receive relief items from the Kakindo Women Integrated Development Agency (KAWIDA) as part of a rapid response initiative.
This was announced by Harrison Asaba, the Project Coordinator at KAWIDA, during the launch of the emergency response program held on Friday at Adonia Hotel in Buliisa Town Council.
Asaba highlighted that the project aims to improve the wellbeing of those impacted by the floods, focusing on immediate relief for 100 households, with three individuals selected from each household to benefit.
The relief items will include essentials such as maize flour, beans, and salt, as well as non-food items like blankets and tarpaulin.
The four-month project will run from October 2024 to January 2025, primarily targeting Wanseko Town Council and Kigwera Sub County, with some beneficiaries also selected from Kisiimo cell in Buliisa Town Council.
Asaba noted that future project proposals will address other flood-affected areas in the district.
During the event, Denis Isingoma, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner, praised KAWIDA for their support and urged local leaders to ensure that the right beneficiaries are selected.
Alice Kazimura, the Executive Director of KAWIDA, called on village chairpersons to be transparent in their selections.
Fred Lukumu, the Buliisa district LCV Chairperson, expressed concern over the government’s lack of timely intervention.
He mentioned that the district authorities had reached out to the Office of the Prime Minister for relief aid but had not yet received any support.
Lukumu appreciated KAWIDA’s efforts, emphasizing the importance of the assistance while urging the community to avoid politicizing the relief efforts.
Call to conserve environment
Buliisa District’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), Mr. Samuel Magambo, has criticized oil company workers, particularly truck drivers, for their role in increasing charcoal demand, which is contributing to deforestation in the area.
Magambo revealed that many truck drivers, upon completing deliveries, purchase large quantities of charcoal for their return journeys. This rising demand has led local residents to cut down trees for charcoal production, exacerbating environmental degradation and increasing the risk of disasters caused by human activities.
He urged the community to embrace climate-smart practices and to actively participate in conservation efforts by refraining from deforestation.
Additionally, Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) Mr. Denis Isingoma called on local leaders to continue educating communities about the critical importance of environmental conservation. Together, they emphasized the need for collective action to protect the region’s natural resources.
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