Landslides kill three children in Kasese
Landslides have over the years caused havoc in Kasese but not much has been done to mitigate the impact. PHOTO/FILE/COURTESY
Landslides kill three children, Kasese, Kinyamagana village, Bwensumbu Sub-county
Landslides that were sparked by heavy rainfall in Kasese District on Wednesday have killed three children.
The incident happened in Kinyamagana village, Bwensumbu Sub-county in Kasese District on Wednesday.
According to Ms Irene Nakasiita, the Uganda Red Cross spokesperson, the three children from the family of Mr Tembo Subulire and Ms Erinora Tembo were killed when the slides swept their house.
She identifies the deceased as Geofrey Mbusa, 17, Precious Tungu, 8 and 3-year-old Lordric Kiiza.
The family together with other affected community members last evening sought shelter at Kinyamagana Full Gospel Church with the bodies.
