Students' Lives Disrupted as Floods Threaten Education in Kilembe Mines Valley

Imagine risking your life every day to attend school, crossing a treacherous river that has already claimed lives and destroyed homes. This is the harsh reality for students in Kilembe Mines Valley, where constant flooding has turned their educational journey into a perilous adventure.

River Nyamwamba  Valley

The persistent flooding of River Nyamwamba in Kasese municipality has led to a decline in student population in schools located along the Kilembe Mines valley. During its operational days, Kilembe Mines attracted several schools to serve the surrounding communities and workers. However, due to recurring floods, parents have transferred their children to safer schools, resulting in decreased enrollment in valley schools.

Wilson Byuki Mbusa, head teacher of Namuhuga Kilembe Mines school, highlighted that parents have withdrawn their children from schools in the valley, citing safety concerns. This trend poses a challenge to schools in the area, prompting calls for long-term mitigation measures to address River Nyamwamba's flooding.

Wilson Byuki Mbusa, head teacher of Namuhuga Kilembe Mines school

The floods have also disrupted learning, with students often missing classes due to inaccessible roads and damaged infrastructure. Morian Musoki, a student at Kilembe SS, shared, "We miss school frequently because of the floods. It's hard to catch up on lessons, and we fear for our safety."

Morian Musoki, a student at Namuhuga Kilembe Mines school ( Left) 

Azimonia Baluku, a parent and resident of Mbunga village, relocated his daughter from Namuhuga Primary School to Mbunga Primary School in 2013 to ensure her safety. He emphasized, "As a parent, it's heartbreaking to see our children's education compromised by these floods. We urge the government to take action."

Azimonia Baluku, a parent and resident of Mbunga village

The Kilembe Mines valley schools, including Kilembe SS, Royal Ranches SS, Mt. Rwenzori Girls SS, and Kyanjuki Primary, among others, are struggling to maintain operations amidst the floods. The government and stakeholders must prioritize the safety and education of these students by implementing sustainable solutions to address the flooding and related challenges.

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Story by Danson Masereka 

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