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<b>Weed invades only well </b><br>The communal well in Buwoolya village in Buwaaya sub-county in Mayuge district has been invaded by a weed, which is gradually drying it up.Sarah Namuwaya, a resident, explained that the well was also used by cattle.
Weed invades only well
The communal well in Buwoolya village in Buwaaya sub-county in Mayuge district has been invaded by a weed, which is gradually drying it up.Sarah Namuwaya, a resident, explained that the well was also used by cattle. “This water can cause diseases, but there is currently no reasonable alternative,†she said.
Alfred Wantali, the LCI chairman, said he had asked the district authorities for other water sources, but his attempts failed.
Brothers drown in swamp
Two brothers have drowned in a swamp at Mawenvu village, Magada sub-county in Namutumba district. They are Steven Kasino, 7, and Isima Isiko, 6. The district Police commander, Peter Sirikye, said the incident occurred on Saturday when the children had gone to swim. He asked parents to guard their children, especially during school holidays.
The communal well in Buwoolya village in Buwaaya sub-county in Mayuge district has been invaded by a weed, which is gradually drying it up.Sarah Namuwaya, a resident, explained that the well was also used by cattle. “This water can cause diseases, but there is currently no reasonable alternative,†she said.
Alfred Wantali, the LCI chairman, said he had asked the district authorities for other water sources, but his attempts failed.
Brothers drown in swamp
Two brothers have drowned in a swamp at Mawenvu village, Magada sub-county in Namutumba district. They are Steven Kasino, 7, and Isima Isiko, 6. The district Police commander, Peter Sirikye, said the incident occurred on Saturday when the children had gone to swim. He asked parents to guard their children, especially during school holidays.