The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has Thursday started the exercise of delivering the government’s pledge to the families of the Mbale flood victims.
Each affected family was promised a contribution of Shillings 5 million to help with funeral arrangements.
23 people lost their lives in the floods that were triggered by heavy rains.
Babalanda physically delivered the money starting with the families in Mbale district.
So far the families of Janet Nekesa, David Namara of Mbale district, and Andrew Mwangale in Mbale City have received the money. While handing over the money, the minister told the family members that this was the condolence message from President Yoweri Museveni who was also bereaved by the loss of their beloved ones.
The beneficiaries welcomed the government’s support during this trying moment when they mourn their loved ones. Doreen Naluwende, a sister to the late Janet Nekesa, said it was a shock to hear the news of her sister’s death. Nekesa 31 was survived by a four-year-old daughter.
Richard Wanda, the Bungokho Central member of parliament described the deceased as young people who were still useful to the nation. He said Namara who perished in the floods died on duty at a pump station where he worked to fend for his elderly parents.
