Richard Byamukama, the Kyambura LC I Chairperson, says that they are going through hard times. He says that the tarpaulins that they were given to them have worn out and need replacement.
Victims of the Kyambura fire accident in Rubiri District have protested against the delayed compensation.
On August 18, 2019, a fuel tanker vehicle heading to Kasese overturned and burst into flames after its driver lost control at Kyambura trading centre in Kicwamba sub-county, Rubirizi district.
The fire exploded and burnt two taxis that were loading passengers at a nearby stage. It also burnt five buildings that were housing eight shops. A total of 26 people are believed to have perished in the fire.
While touring the accident scene, President Yoweri Museveni asked the owners of the truck to compensate the victims.
In January, the police started verifying victims of the accident with promises of compensation as the president had directed.
Richard Byamukama, the Kyambura LC I Chairperson, says that they are going through hard times. He says that the tarpaulins that they were given to them have worn out and need replacement.
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Cue out: …okubonabona tukyarara aheeru.”//
Mukama Osiman, a victim says that the authorities have approached them saying that they are still investigating and nothing has so far been done.
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Cue out: …kutihikira kutugambira enshnga.”//
Abdu Mwesigye, a victim says that people are living in hunger and lack shelter.
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Sarah Zainabu, a businesswoman from Democratic Republic of Congo says that she lost all her merchandise in the inferno and she is stranded with nowhere to go.
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Cue out: …nitwe tufarerwa munonga.”//
Harriet Nakamya, the RDC Rubirizi, blames officials for being slow to implement the President’s directive.
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Allan Nkaragwa, the regional legal officer Greater Bushenyi regional police who was leading the verification team could not be reached for comment.
Story by Edson Kinene
