PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA, KAMPALA — Wakiso District Woman MP Betty Ethel Naluyima has called for urgent government support for families who lost loved ones after a boundary wall collapsed onto homes in Bweyogerere, Kira Municipality, killing four people following heavy rainfall.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament today, October 20, 2026, Naluyima urged the government to support the bereaved families and strengthen inspections of potentially dangerous structures to prevent similar tragedies.
The legislator called for urgent safety assessments of boundary walls, buildings and other structures that could collapse during heavy rains, putting residents at risk. She emphasised the need for authorities to identify structural weaknesses before they result in fatalities.
Naluyima urged the government to empower Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other local authorities to conduct spot checks on residential premises and assess the safety of structures within their jurisdictions.
She further called on the authorities to advise residents living in unsafe buildings or near dangerous structures to take precautionary measures, including vacating the premises where necessary. She said timely intervention could help protect lives and prevent further disasters.
The MP’s appeal comes amid concerns over the vulnerability of residential structures during heavy rainfall, particularly in densely populated urban communities. Her call highlights the importance of effective building inspections, enforcement of safety standards and public awareness of structural risks.
Responding to Naluyima’s concerns, Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lillian Aber, who is also the Kitgum District Woman MP, asked her to submit the names of the deceased and a written report detailing the incident.
Aber said the information would enable her to engage technical staff to assess the situation and explore possible support for the affected families.
The exchange in Parliament highlighted the need for coordination between the government and local authorities in responding to disasters, supporting affected households and improving preventive measures in vulnerable communities.
Naluyima’s call places renewed emphasis on structural safety inspections, disaster preparedness and timely assistance to bereaved families as authorities consider measures to reduce the risk of similar incidents in Bweyogerere and other parts of the country.
