The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Maj Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon (rtd), has reiterated the planned demolition of properties sitting on waterways in urban settlements.

He indicated that for the greater good of urban cities settlers, all structures that are obstructing the free flow of water bodies must be demolished to curb perennial flooding.

He made this statement during an interview on Citi FM on April 7, 2025.

He, however, gave assurance that the planned demolition exercise will be guided by expert advice. "It's obvious that to solve a problem, there must be some discomfort to ensure that the rest of us are safe.