By: Onega Pascal & Ikiriza Zephania Atwooki
Buliisa
Business owners and residents in Biiso Town Council, Buliisa District, are counting losses following persistent water shortages that is disrupting operations at a time.
Several traders say the inconsistent water supply has severely affected their businesses and daily activities.
Magret Nyangoma, the owner of Good Feeding Hotel in Biiso, says the continuous water scarcity has forced her to always hire boda boda riders to fetch water at high costs, cutting into her profits.
She is now appealing to authorities to urgently intervene and restore reliable water supply.
Cue in: Nyangoma on water in RR.
Meanwhile, Moreen Bonambana, a laundry and dobbi operator in the town council, says the shortage has left many residents struggling to access water for domestic use.
She notes that both households and small businesses are heavily affected.
Cue in: Bonabana on water in Lug
Sula, commonly known as Tata Owen, who operates a washing bay in Biiso town, says the situation has led to a loss of customers.
He explains that vehicles and motorcycles sometimes go unwashed for nearly a week due to lack of water, affecting customer trust and his income.
Cue in: Sula in Luganda
Residents and business owners are now calling upon district leaders and water authorities to take urgent action to address the crisis.
When contacted, Sente Innocent, the Team Leader of Water Supply under the Water Umbrella in Biiso, Buliisa District, confirmed the water shortage.
He attributed the problem to declining water levels during the dry season, which makes it difficult to pump water to all tap points.
However, Sente says plans are underway to drill a new borehole before the end of this year to boost the existing water supply system and improve access for residents.
Cue in: Sente on plan in RR.
