People in Hoima City are dealing with a severe water shortage and dangerous chimp encounters. Residents from Bubaale, Mwendante, and Bulemwa say the animals have been invading local streams since 2022, leading to attacks that have injured and even killed children. Community members like Jane Agondeze explained that kids must fetch water from these risky areas because alternatives are scarce.
Local leader Joseph Tibasiima confirmed multiple attacks and one death, noting that over two hundred eighty households share just one borehole and a shallow well. He asked for peaceful coexistence despite the danger, recognizing the chimps' role in tourism. The Bulindi Chimpanzee project launched a women's savings group with financial support to help families start businesses like raising goats, hoping to reduce conflicts over forest resources. Project officer Sanny Tulinawe acknowledged the water crisis but said their ability to build new sources depends on available funds. Group chair Florence Nyamutoka urged members to use the startup money wisely for long-term benefit.
Local leader Joseph Tibasiima confirmed multiple attacks and one death, noting that over two hundred eighty households share just one borehole and a shallow well. He asked for peaceful coexistence despite the danger, recognizing the chimps' role in tourism. The Bulindi Chimpanzee project launched a women's savings group with financial support to help families start businesses like raising goats, hoping to reduce conflicts over forest resources. Project officer Sanny Tulinawe acknowledged the water crisis but said their ability to build new sources depends on available funds. Group chair Florence Nyamutoka urged members to use the startup money wisely for long-term benefit.
