Waragi distillers pollute Mbale City water sources
Tuesday April 20 2021
Summary The distillers have created tunnels for the flow of the discarded molasses, directly [feeding] into the rivers. This is causing bad smell and pollution in the area,’’ Joseph Gudoi, resident
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The locals say the distillers are using rivers Nashibiso and Namatala as a dumping ground for molasses.
The rivers are the major sources of water for farming and domestic use in Mbale and Budaka districts.
Mr Joseph Gudoi, a resident, said the pollution risks the lives of people and animals.
“We are not safe and our lives are at risk. We request the government to intervene in order to save our lives and environment,” Mr Gudoi said.