BUHWEJU,UGANDA – Following the official appeal by Buhweju District Local Government to the Office of the Prime Minister, Buhweju Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Nnamara Annet Oyes Byamukama, popularly known as Omuteganda, has responded swiftly to the plight of landslide victims in Ndurumo Cell, Rukiri Parish, Bihanga Sub County.
On 20th August 2026 at approximately 3:00pm, after two hours of heavy downpour, a catastrophic landslide accompanied by fast-running water, mud and heavy boulders swept through homesteads in Ndurumo, destroying houses, gardens and livestock.
According to the Emergency Report dated 24th August 2026, signed by Chief Administrative Officer Kalyesubula Fred, a rapid assessment by the District Vice Chairperson and Bihanga technical team confirmed massive destruction.
*THE HUMAN TOLL*
Two children lost their lives:
(i) Arinda Joseph, 8 years, son of Tugume Godwin
(ii) Atubangire Locus, 7 months, daughter of Tushemerirwe Edinavance — whose body is not yet recovered, presumed buried under debris.
Three children were injured and received treatment at Bihanga HCIII: Atwiine Tugume (10), Arikiriza Doreen (10) and Akatukunda Patience (5).
Three families completely lost their homesteads and all belongings — the families of Twongyeirwe JohnBosco, Kekikomera Viliginiya, and Beshumba Tanaziyo. They are currently accommodated at Bihanga Church of Uganda without food, beddings and clothes.
In total, 15 households have been directly affected. The district estimates total loss at *UGX 74,500,000*, including semi-permanent and temporary houses, coffee and banana plantations — the main livelihood — plus goats, pigs, piglets and sheep. The full list of affected persons includes Manyire Vicent, Tugume Godwin, Kekikomera Viliginiya, Beshumba Tanaziyo, Musinguzi John, Kyomugisha Jeniva, Tumuhairwe John, Gumisiriza Ambrose, Nsasirwe Geofrey, Twongyeirwe JohnBosco, Busingye Maria Goreti, Kabahinda Eve, Baguma John, Kateera Emmanuel and Kyomuhangi Consolata.
*THE CURRENT GAP*
The report highlighted that affected families became homeless, search for the missing infant was hampered by lack of tools, there are high risks of further landslides and water-borne diseases due to destroyed pit latrines and open debris.
*HON. NNAMARA RESPONDS*
In response to this call, Hon. Nnamara Annet Oyes Byamukama has delivered immediate relief to the victims.
Speaking through the beneficiaries, Ms. Tushemerirwe Dinavence — the mother of the missing 7-month-old — confirmed receipt:
_”We have received items from Hon. Nnamara Annet Oyes Byamukama such as maize flour, blankets, basins, saucepans, books, pads, beans, maize seeds and soap among others. She has been lobbying for us and is still lobbying.”_
Residents in Bihanga are thankful to the Woman MP for being the first leader to respond physically and with details while continuing to lobby the central government for comprehensive support.
*WHAT THE DISTRICT ASKED FROM OPM — AND WHAT HON. NNAMARA IS LOBBYING FOR:*
Hon. Nnamara is now pushing the Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Disaster Preparedness, to fulfill the district’s official prayers:
Immediate relief:
Food rations (posho, beans and rice) for 8 households for at least one month, non-food items including tarpaulins, blankets, sauce pans, jerry cans, soap, clothes and mosquito nets, plus medical and psychosocial support for the bereaved and injured.
Compensation and resettlement:
Compensation for loss of lives and complete loss of homesteads and property, and assessment for possible temporary relocation / resettlement of families at high risk in Ndurumo cell as the area remains vulnerable.
Livelihood restoration:
Provision of agricultural inputs and livestock restocking to restore household income.
The District Disaster Management Committee is on standby to coordinate distribution and accountability of any relief provided.
Hon. Nnamara reaffirmed her commitment to stand with the people of Buhweju until all affected families are fully resettled and compensated.
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