According to senior Journalist Musamali Arnold aka Freeman, the flooding in the viral videos and photos is as a result of the disruptions of nature especially Nakivubo channel by Hamis Kiggundu as visibly witnessed after today's downpour that lasted an hour.
"You can't mess up with water from more that three hills that make up kampala, namely:- Katwe, Muyenga, Bugolobi and Namwongo"- Musamali.
What You Need To Know.
Today, Several shops flooded at downtown, Kampala, following Monday afternoon downpour.
The traders who operate in the affected shops told this publication that they lost an unspecified amount of money due to the floods.
As professional news publishers, we held a one on one with one of our reporter and critic to the Ham enterprises from day one, Journalist Musamali Arnold Freeman, who blamed City businessman, Hamis Kiguddu for constructing on top of Nakivubo channel.
"Who is going to pay for such destruction of property and disruption business activities?- Musamali Asked.
He further noted that politicians, who are not leaders are misadvising the president as his support continues to reduce in Kampala.
"Let's all wakeup and demand for accountability. Recently, concerned citizens petitioned the World Bank, and next, and mobilized the business community and those affected by the illegal developments by KIHAM enterprises to demand for government attention"- Musamali.
This issue has caused chaos across the city, with flash floods submerging roads, disrupting traffic, sweeping away pedestrians in some cases, and leading to tragic losses.
You can imagine, ccording to updates from the Uganda Police Force and news reports, the death toll has risen to seven people.
This includes incidents like drownings (e.g., two young children in Bukoto) and others swept away or involved in accidents due to the flooding. Areas like Kinawataka saw multiple recoveries, and many homes, especially in low-lying zones, have been affected.
The heavy rain triggered widespread flooding in parts of the city center and other neighborhoods, leaving motorists and pedestrians stranded, submerging streets, and causing significant property damage.
Traders in downtown areas are reporting losses as shops and merchandise were inundated.
This is part of the ongoing rainy season challenges, with the government having warned earlier in March about potential flash floods in urban areas like Kampala due to expected heavy rainfall from March to May.
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