KAMPALA- President Museveni has directed the Deputy IGG, Anne Muhairwe, to expeditiously investigate circumstances under which a heap of garbage buried houses at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) landfill in Kiteezi, killing several people.
Museveni has also directed the Prime-minister to co-ordinate the removal of all the-house-holds in the danger zone. He has further directed the state house comptroller to financially assist the families of those who died with SHs5 million per person, and 1 million to those who were injured.
The first question that comes to mind is: “Who allowed People to live near such a potentially hazardous and dangerous heap?” Even without peeling off and burying People, the effluent alone (ejyurigyiriro) must be hazardous to health.” Museveni said.
He added: “All should know that People-technical or political who encourage them to do so are, actually, their enemies. How many times have we lost People in such mountain land slides, floods, etc.? Let us learn and keep away from danger” Museveni stated.
The UPDF Special Forces, have been directed to assist in the rescue. I have also directed the State House Comptroller to financially assist the families of those who died with Sh.5 Million per person who died and Sh.1 million per person who was injured.
According to the president, this support is not part of the compensation from the government in case of any agency found responsible.
“This is not part of the legal compensation that may come from the Government if any Government Agency is found to be responsible. May Almighty God rest the souls of our departed People in eternal Peace and heal the injured.” President Museveni stated.
Distraught locals expressed concerns that the excavators were only scratching the surface, potentially leaving more bodies buried beneath.
Meanwhile, Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango warned that the rescue efforts could stretch on for a week, due to the vast area affected.
Police and Ministry of Works, as rescue operations continue as so far 21 bodies retrieved.
