environment 30 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Amolatar Leaders Appeal for Urgent Government Aid Amidst Devastating Lake Kyoga Floods
Thousands in Amolatar District are facing a severe humanitarian crisis as rising water levels of Lake Kyoga and Lake Kwania have submerged homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. Local leaders are demanding immediate government relief, temporary resettlement, and compensation for affected residents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/amolatar-leaders-demand-government-relief-resettlement-as-lake-kyoga-floods-displace-thousands-5576134
Leaders in Amolatar District are urgently appealing to the central government for assistance as prolonged flooding from Lakes Kyoga and Kwania continues to displace thousands. The low-lying district has been grappling with rising water levels since 2022, leading to the submersion of homes, agricultural land, and crucial road networks.
During a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change, local officials and Members of Parliament painted a grim picture of the unfolding humanitarian disaster. They highlighted the lack of temporary resettlement options for families who have lost their homes and called for government compensation for the extensive suffering endured over the past five years.
“My people have lost their land. What is the government of Uganda going to do about that?” questioned Amolatar Woman MP Agnes Auma Okao, emphasizing the deep poverty now faced by her constituents. Kyoga County MP Geoffrey Ocen called for scientific research into the persistent overflow of the lakes and pointed out how submerged roads, such as the one connecting Acii to Muchora Parish, have isolated over 3,000 households.
The scale of the displacement has overwhelmed the Amolatar District’s budget. LC5 Chairperson Morish Ogwal Omara also urged an investigation into a stalled dam project in Amolati Town Council, which has seen significant funding without completion.
The crisis is also impacting neighboring districts, with Dokolo North MP Joseph Jones Ogwal noting similar isolation in Bata Inland. He pledged to collaborate with Amolatar’s delegation to push for a unified relief effort in Parliament.
Responding to the pleas, Committee Chairperson Aggrey Bagiire assured the leaders that their concerns would be compiled into a report and presented to Parliament to prompt government action.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)