Rising Lake Victoria water levels force school’s closure

According to Sylvia Nakanwagi, the Kalungu district education officer, the situation forced the closure of the school, affecting over 500 learners who have been sent back home before the end of the term due to an unprecedented rate of flooding in the school compound.

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The rising water levels of Lake Victoria are threatening the existence of Kamuwunga Primary School, a UPE school in Lwera, Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu district. (Credit: John Bosco Sseruwu)