Local politics and divisions, rebel activity in the region, especially the infiltration of ADF rebel groups from the neighboring DRC Congo forests and not to forget the November 2016 political standoff between Uganda government military forces and the Rwenzururu royal guards which led to loss of many lives. The recent floods in our area that washed away many families aggravated the situation further.

These and many other challenges like the “imported” diseases say Ebola from the Congo has left many children in Kasese region orphaned with little hope, no care and support.