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Uganda: Why Kampala Floods Are Not About to End
Monitor, 17 October 2019
Whenever skies open, transport in most parts of Kampala grounds to a halt, with torrential floods wreaking havoc in most places. Read more »
Why Kampala Floods Are Not About to End
The Kampala Capital City Authority lacks money to roll out the new master plan which was meant to resolve the flooding problem in the city. KCCA acting deputy executive director Samuel Serunkuuma says the authority needs at least U.S.$216 million to implement the new master plan. "We updated the drainage master plan but we do not have money to implement it. We have since informed government about our need for more funding," he said.
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Uganda: City Flood Victims Count Losses
Monitor, 28 May 2019
Residents affected by the Sunday morning downpour that triggered devastating floods in various parts of the city spent yesterday scooping or draining out water from their submerged… Read more »
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Uganda: Why Kampala Keeps Flooding
Monitor, 9 March 2018
Residents scramble to cross the road by a meticulously makeshift wooden bridge planted over a large stinking pool of water in Bwaise III Zone, Kawempe Division. Read more »
InFocus
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Police in Mbarara have confirmed one person dead and several others displaced by floods following a heavy downpour on Wednesday. A building under construction at the Rwizi Arch ... Read more »
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Pedestrians and motorists struggled as parts of Kampala were left flooded after a 90-minute downpour. Read more »
