Namisindwa Landslide Crisis Deepens as New Cracks Force More Families to Flee
NAMISINDWA, UGANDA – Fresh landslide cracks have emerged in Bupoto Sub-county, Namisindwa District, following days of heavy rainfall, escalating fears of a major disaster and forcing dozens of families to abandon their homes.
The latest cracks were reported on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as persistent rains continued to batter the mountainous district in eastern Uganda. Local authorities say the situation is worsening, with more communities now facing the threat of landslides and ground collapse.
More than 50 families have already been displaced from the affected areas in Bupoto Sub-county after large cracks appeared near residential homes, prompting residents to seek refuge in safer locations.
The development comes just days after district leaders warned that hundreds of villages across Namisindwa were at risk due to expanding landslide cracks.
Last week, Namisindwa District Chairperson Emma Bwayo confirmed that more than 500 villages in the sub-counties of Buwabwala, Bumumali, Tsekululu, Mukoto, and Luwa Town Council were vulnerable to landslides following the discovery of massive ground fissures.
Bwayo made the remarks after conducting a field assessment alongside local leaders to evaluate the extent of the damage and the potential danger facing residents.
Affected families are now calling on the government to intervene urgently before the situation turns deadly.
Alex Wambwa, one of the displaced residents, appealed to authorities to relocate families living in high-risk zones.
“We are living in fear every day as the cracks continue to widen. We need government support to move us to safer places before disaster strikes,” Wambwa said.
Sarah Kituyi, another resident affected by the growing cracks, echoed similar concerns, urging authorities to expedite evacuation plans and provide emergency assistance to vulnerable households.
Local leaders have expressed concern that continued rainfall could trigger landslides in several parts of the district, putting lives, property, and infrastructure at risk.
Namisindwa, located on the slopes of Mount Elgon, has experienced repeated landslides over the years, especially during periods of heavy rainfall. Disaster management experts have previously identified several areas in the district as highly susceptible to soil erosion and ground movement.
Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the affected areas as residents await government intervention and possible relocation efforts.
The worsening landslide threat has renewed calls for long-term disaster preparedness measures to protect communities living in Uganda’s landslide-prone regions.
