Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions are still facing various challenges, including land wrangles, climate change, where landslides and floods recently hit the region andvover 15 lives were lost, HIV/AIDS, and high levels of poverty irrespective of the government’s initiative to initiate programs like PDM, Emyooga, and the 4-acre model in the region. This calls for the leaders to intensify efforts to put an end to such.

“Effective service delivery is critical for promoting economic growth and development and fighting poverty because the government’s core principle is ensuring the needs of citizens are met.”

According to reports, the geographical area affected so far covers close to 75 acres of land with homesteads and farmlands (downhill) in Bulambuli to Sironko districts.

Traffic reports show that at least 12 people die daily in accidents during this rainy period, and as a result, authorities emphasize the need for motorists to exercise caution, maintain their vehicles, and avoid flooded areas. 

According to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a disaster related to weather, climate, or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily.

At least 62 people have been killed in Spain, and others are still missing after flash floods swept the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and floods are already signs of climate change's effects, which pose a serious threat to food production.

In Uganda, several families in the Bugisu sub-region have abandoned their homes in the past, seeking refuge in trading centers after mud and landslides wreaked havoc, destroying houses and gardens. Floods in Kasese district damaged roads and bridges and killed some cattle.