A fierce storm swept across Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26, unleashing powerful winds and rain that ruined homes, schools, and other important infrastructure. The disaster left families displaced, highlighting the district's vulnerability to extreme weather. Officials in the area reported substantial damage at G.S. Mpanga Center, where the storm destroyed four classrooms as well as toilet facilities. The kitchen at G.S. Rurambi School was heavily damaged, as well as much of the surrounding residential area. More than 30 homes across Nyagatovu, Rurambi I and Rurambi II, were damaged, leaving scores of families without shelter. ALSO READ: Kirehe-lightning-kills-24-year-old-woman-cows-and-sheep “The wind was relentless, tearing roofs off homes and classrooms,” said Adelite Hakizamungu, the Executive Secretary of Mpanga Sector. We acted quickly, in collaboration with the community to provide emergency shelter options for families left homeless. Hakizamungu explained that families without alternative housing were “for the time being” accommodated by neighbours but a task of providing better and sustainable shelter remains. “We have encouraged residents to open their homes to those in need. This support will be crucial as we navigate through the recovery,” he added. The latest disaster and its impact mirrors a previous storm that struck the nearby Nasho Sector, in September, causing significant damage to the Nyarubuye Sector and-groupe-scolaire-migongo. Reports indicate that communities in nearby Nasho also had their house roofs damaged during the recent storm. As Kirehe’s residents grapple with a long road to recovery, district officials are considering ways to avail infrastructure designed to protect community buildings, roads, and technology in the case of a natural disaster.
