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Museveni speaks out on floods in Eastern Uganda

Ritah Kemigisa | August 5, 2022

President Museveni has sent condolences to the families of people that have died in the floods of Mbale and parts of the Sebei region. Figures show that at least 30 people were swept away by the floods while some people remain missing. In a series of tweets, the President says […]

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Relocation is the long lasting solution- Minister Onek

Noelyn Nassuuna | August 3, 2022

The government says all people living on the slopes of Mt Elgon and along river banks must be relocated to safer geographical landscapes as a long-term solution to the disasters in the area. The statement has been made by the minister for relief, disaster preparedness, and refugees following the death […]

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Mbale flash floods death toll rises to 29

Reporter | August 3, 2022

The death toll in the Mbale flash floods has risen to 29, with the government detailing the extreme havoc caused in the Mt Elgon plains. Rescuers were by yesterday still trying to find five missing people, more than 48 hours after the Saturday night disaster, and hopes of finding the […]

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Death toll in floods rises to 23, hundreds homeless

Reporter | August 2, 2022

By Yahudu Kitunzi & Micheal Woniala The death toll from the floods in Mt Elgon region has risen to 23 as more disasters are anticipated following heavy rain. The bodies include 11 people, who were traveling in a Toyota Super Custom to attend a marriage ceremony in Kabwangasi Sub-county, Butebo District. Police spokesman […]