KTAGWENDA RESIDENTS FRUSTRATED OVER POLLUTION BY CHINESE MINING COMPANY.
Residents near River Buhindagi in Mahyoro Town Council, Kitagwenda district are frustrated with their leaders for allegedly ignoring severe water pollution caused by Chinese Gold mine firms in Kitomi village.
The river, which stretches from Buhweju district through Ibanda District to Kitagwenda and pours its waters into Lake George is a vital water source for approximately 2,000 households across 9 villages which include Zambia, Karokarungi, Buhindagi, Omukarere, Kyendangara, Bwetuuma, Kitomi, Kitonzi, and Kachindo.
In 2022, residents raised an alarm to the district authorities notifying them of the significant challenges due to the contaminated water by the Gold mines.
Speaking to the Rwenzori FM, the male councilor representing Kyandangara Ward, expressed frustration, lamenting that ever since they tried to raise their concerns to the district authorities nothing has been done to provide a solution to the challenges affecting them.
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Kitagwenda District Chairperson, Ismail Mushemeza refuted claims that the district authorities haven’t taken action regarding the alleged water pollution. He says he personally intervened by reporting the issue to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, seeking urgent intervention, but is still waiting for a response.
