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Kaya Town in Neni Chiefdom, Koinadugu District, is reeling from a devastating mudslide that followed three days of heavy downpour, leaving the farming community’s lifeline in tatters.
The slide tore through the Dinbiltor section of the town an area more than a kilometre from the centre covering cocoa and coffee farms that generations of residents have depended on.
The disaster struck overnight on August 30, jolting more than 500 residents from their sleep with a thunderous rumble that sparked widespread panic.
For many locals, the tragedy has also scarred a place of history. Dinbiltor Hill, visible across the community, is woven into the town’s identity and oral tradition. It is remembered as a refuge during periods of famine and remains central to Kaya’s heritage, which traces its founding to the Koroma and Kalma families.
Councillor Samuel Tamba Koroma of Ward 159 confirmed that, though no lives were lost, the destruction of farmland is extensive. “Farming is all we rely on here, and most of our cocoa and coffee gardens have been wiped out,” he lamented.
He warned that cracks are now appearing on other hillsides, prompting families to seek temporary safety in neighbouring villages.
Community leaders say repeated messages have been sent to authorities, but no formal response has yet arrived. Councillor Koroma noted he is traveling to Kabala to press for government intervention, stressing that urgent relief and technical assessment are needed to prevent further disasters.
