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The disagreement stemmed from a recent impromptu visit by municipal leaders which found fecal matter littered behind most of the buildings and drainage systems. Sewerage was flowing directly from buildings into open drainage channels while hotels were found operating in unhygienic conditions.
A disagreement has erupted between political leaders and health enforcement officers in Kabale Municipality over poor supervision of facilities.
The disagreement stemmed from a recent impromptu visit by municipal leaders which found fecal matter littered behind most of the buildings and drainage systems. Sewerage was flowing directly from buildings into open drainage channels while hotels were found operating in unhygienic conditions.
Sam Arinaitwe, the Central Division Chairperson says that the state of hygiene in the Municipality is alarming. Arinaitwe says that although the health department is mandated to undertake regular supervision and ensure that they meet the required health standards, it has fallen short of its mandate.
Arinaitwe adds that health enforcement officers will be summoned to explain the shortfalls.
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Kabale Municipality Mayor Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha says that the situation is exposing residents to the risk of cholera, dysentery and typhoid. He warns that the political wing of the municipality will take charge and close all buildings whose owners have failed to adhere to proper hygiene guidelines.
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However, Kabale Municipality Inspector Andrew Beija faults landlords and tenants for being uncooperative in promoting hygiene at their premises.
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Bernard Turyasingura, the proprietor of Manhattan Hotel located in Kigongi along Kabale-Ntungamo Highway shifts the blame to immoral individuals who litter excreta anywhere especially during the night.
The disagreement stemmed from a recent impromptu visit by municipal leaders which found fecal matter littered behind most of the buildings and drainage systems. Sewerage was flowing directly from buildings into open drainage channels while hotels were found operating in unhygienic conditions.
Sam Arinaitwe, the Central Division Chairperson says that the state of hygiene in the Municipality is alarming. Arinaitwe says that although the health department is mandated to undertake regular supervision and ensure that they meet the required health standards, it has fallen short of its mandate.
Arinaitwe adds that health enforcement officers will be summoned to explain the shortfalls.
//Cue in: "when you look…
Cue out: …town anywhere."//
Kabale Municipality Mayor Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha says that the situation is exposing residents to the risk of cholera, dysentery and typhoid. He warns that the political wing of the municipality will take charge and close all buildings whose owners have failed to adhere to proper hygiene guidelines.
//Cue in: "the situation is…
Cue out: …very stubborn."//
However, Kabale Municipality Inspector Andrew Beija faults landlords and tenants for being uncooperative in promoting hygiene at their premises.
//Cue in: "no no no…
Cue out: …their buildings."//
Bernard Turyasingura, the proprietor of Manhattan Hotel located in Kigongi along Kabale-Ntungamo Highway shifts the blame to immoral individuals who litter excreta anywhere especially during the night.
