We need tough measures on wetland encroachers
Daily Monitor Monday March 01 2021 A study by the Ministry of Water and Environment titled: ‘The Wetland Atlas for Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono,’ listed 30 wetlands that are facing extinction if activities by encroachers are not stopped. The study, which was published in 2016, points to how doomed we are if nothing significant is done to stop the abuse of wetlands. Of the wetlands mentioned, notable ones included Nakivubo, Lutembe, Ramsar site, Kasa Mabamba, Kinawataka, Lufuka, Kaliddubi, Namasoloza, Namayuba, Mbalala, Njogezi and Nalukolongo. These are only but a few of the numerous...