Local News – 29.04.2010 - People are evacuating River Kawalase. By Emmanuel A. Ekuwom.

People in Soweto village who live along River Kawalase have started pulling down their houses in bid to escape the floods that are expected when it rains. However the area chief, Margaret Lomosingo, is against their move. She has instead urged them to be patient as the government makes arrangements to come to their rescue. It is feared that the ongoing rains may lead to death, displacement, loose of property, destruction of Schools, Hospitals and closing of business in Soweto and California. They are now appealing to the government and other charitable organisations to step in and save the community from the floods.

LOCAL NEWS - 26.04.2010 - Kawalase River Floods Worrying. By EMMANUEL EKUWOM.

Residents of Soweto and California villages in Lodwar town have expressed their concern over river Kawalase that has of late been flooding and breaking its banks. These floods have also engulfed the grave yard that lies 50 metres from the river. Speaking to us today, one of Soweto residents, John Alemu said that the place will be completely destroyed by the floods if action is not taken to control the waters. Mr. Alemu complained that floods have completely destroyed some people's settlements. Other facilities that are likely to be destroyed by the floods, if action is not taken, are: schools, churches, a hospital and the entire business community of Soweto and California. The residents of Soweto and California have suggested that the government build gabions to help control flood at River Kawalase.