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Floods irk gold miners.
(New Vision, 2017-08-11) Bita, George
The current heavy rains have led to flooding of the goldmines dotting Namayingo district's countryside. According to Robert Otabon, a miner, the floods have made further excavation difficult. "Most times, what miners do is to abandon such places and start digging elsewhere.
Floods ravage eastern Uganda
(New Vision, 2018-05-22) Odeke, Faustine; Watala, Paul; Bita, George
Floods have ravaged five sub-counties in Bulambuli district, leaving 680 households and pit latrine under water. Most Families have vacated their homes and taken shelter in the nearby schools, churches and trading centres.
Kenyan fishermen get boats from Sigulu Islands
(New Vision, 2018-05-15) Bita, George
As the ban on tree cutting in Kenya bites, Kenyan fishermen have opted to buy ne boats from Bukhooli Islands in Uganda.