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Roaming animals spark sanitation concerns at Bwondha landing site
“The situation has continued to pose a challenge to us. The increasing number of unattended animals has affected public safety, sanitation and general wellbeing of the community,” Mwandha said.
Mwandha said that despite repeated efforts to sensitise residents about the need to control their animals, many had remained unresponsive. (Credit: Betty Angatai)
By: Betty Angatai, Journalist @New Vision
MAYUGE - Residents of Bwondha town council in Mayuge district have appealed to the authorities to address the problem of roaming pigs and dogs, which they say are contributing to poor sanitation and exposing the community to disease.
Led by Bwondha landing site chairperson Wamazi Mwandha, the residents said the animals roam freely, leaving waste in public spaces and creating an unhygienic environment.
Mwandha said that despite repeated efforts to sensitise residents about the need to control their animals, many had remained unresponsive.
“The situation has continued to pose a challenge to us. The increasing number of unattended animals has affected public safety, sanitation and general wellbeing of the community,” Mwandha said.
He urged residents to take personal responsibility by keeping their animals within their respective homes and ensuring they do not wander into public spaces.
LC1 chairperson Mwondha Mwase also expressed concern about residents who wash clothes along the shores of Lake Victoria, warning that soap and detergents could pollute the lake and threaten aquatic life.
“Washing clothes directly in Lake Victoria contaminates the water with detergents and other chemicals, threatening fish and other aquatic organisms,” Mwase said. He advised residents to use alternative washing points away from the lake.
“The situation has continued to pose a challenge to us. The increasing number of unattended animals has affected public safety, sanitation and general wellbeing of the community,” Mwandha said.
He urged residents to take personal responsibility by keeping their animals within their respective homes and ensuring they do not wander into public spaces.
LC1 chairperson Mwondha Mwase also expressed concern about residents who wash clothes along the shores of Lake Victoria, warning that soap and detergents could pollute the lake and threaten aquatic life.
“Washing clothes directly in Lake Victoria contaminates the water with detergents and other chemicals, threatening fish and other aquatic organisms,” Mwase said. He advised residents to use alternative washing points away from the lake.
Speaking during the national cleaning exercise on October 31, 2026, at Bwondha landing site, Edward Natguyu, the assistant district health officer in charge of environmental health, commended the government for introducing the mandatory cleaning campaign. He said it would improve public health if embraced by everyone.
He urged residents to embrace collective responsibility by participating in the monthly sanitation exercise, noting that everyone had a role to play in keeping their surroundings clean.
Meanwhile, five people were arrested in Mayuge district on Saturday for allegedly defying sanitation guidelines during the ongoing nationwide sanitation campaign.
The suspects, whose names were withheld, were reportedly found transporting sugarcane and sand in violation of directives that had been issued.
Mayuge resident district commissioner Lt Ramathan Walugembe said the suspects would be arraigned before court to answer charges of disobeying lawful orders. The arrested individuals are being held at Bwondha and Bugadde police stations in Mayuge.
He urged residents to embrace collective responsibility by participating in the monthly sanitation exercise, noting that everyone had a role to play in keeping their surroundings clean.
Meanwhile, five people were arrested in Mayuge district on Saturday for allegedly defying sanitation guidelines during the ongoing nationwide sanitation campaign.
The suspects, whose names were withheld, were reportedly found transporting sugarcane and sand in violation of directives that had been issued.
Mayuge resident district commissioner Lt Ramathan Walugembe said the suspects would be arraigned before court to answer charges of disobeying lawful orders. The arrested individuals are being held at Bwondha and Bugadde police stations in Mayuge.