Who to Call
Radio stations first — warnings travel by radio here — then verified emergency numbers, the council, health care and the wildlife authority.
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Radio stations first — warnings travel by radio here — then verified emergency numbers, the council, health care and the wildlife authority.
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Numbers checked against official or station sources on 12 June 2026. Where we could not verify a number, we list the website or the place instead — a wrong emergency number is worse than none.
In a flood, move first
Kasese Guide Radio — 100.5 FM
Broadcasts in seven languages including Lhukonzo; carries district announcements and flood alerts
Messiah Radio — 97.5 FM
The district's first station, founded by South Rwenzori Diocese; Mikirane Street, Kasese town
Police, fire or ambulance emergency
112 is free from any mobile; 999 also works (Uganda Police Force)
Fire and Rescue Services (toll-free)
Uganda Police Fire and Rescue national toll-free line
National Emergency Call Centre (toll-free)
Police headquarters call centre, for emergencies when 999/112 fails
Kasese Municipal Council
Garbage, markets, drainage, division offices — Central, Nyamwamba and Bulembia
Kilembe Mines Hospital (relocated to town)
The referral hospital's services, moved from the flood-hit valley after May 2020. We could not verify a current phone line — go in person or ask the council
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Runs Rwenzori Mountains National Park; UWA staff up the mountains are the river spotters in the flood warning chain. Park headquarters at Nyakalengija
Uganda Red Cross Society
Responds to flood emergencies in Kasese through its branch network. We could not verify a branch phone line — reach the society through its website
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