By Silvia Nyambura
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have handed over the management of the US$ 300,000 (Ushs 1 billion) Flood early warning system in Butaleja District to the Office of the Prime Minister. This will be under the Ministry of disaster preparedness which will then transfer ownership to the Butaleja District Local Government.
Addressing the media at UCC Offices in Kampala this morning, the Company Executive Director Godfrey Mutabasi said, “For many years, the district has been ravaged by the persistent floods given its location in basin area and thereby receiving a lot off runoff water from the Wanale hills, Bududa hills and the imposing Mt Elgon. Because of the raised topography, the area receives a lot of relief rainfall. On a positive note, the flooding and high rainfall supports the extensive rice growing in the area.
