The Wetland Restoration Project was introduced in 12 districts, including Budaka, Namutumba, Kalilo, Butaleja, and Kibuku, all of which have significant wetland areas. Through the initiative, farmers who were evicted from these wetlands for environmental protection have been provided with exotic goats and cows.
According to municipal officials, many of these buildings have been constructed without the necessary technical oversight from Town Engineers. Some structures are being built directly on sanitary lanes and road reserves, complicating efforts to expand essential services such as sewage systems, piped water, and electricity poles.
Oliver Kishelo, a coffee and matooke farmer from Bulambuli, expressed concern over government policies that allow counterfeit agricultural inputs on the market. She noted that many food crops grown with inorganic fertilizers lack the natural taste and aroma that consumers expect.
The legislators seek to rezone land surrounding National Parks and Forest Reserves to accommodate settlers, addressing ongoing issues of land ownership and security of tenure for residents living near these boundaries.
Swizin Tinkamanyire, 77, whose house is on the verge of being submerged, expressed his despair, noting that he has no place to relocate. He recalled how his permanent home was destroyed by the 2020 floods and how this current flooding marks the second time he has faced such a calamity.
In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network, Bishop Kipto noted that conflicts over boundary and land-related issues between the community and UWA have persisted for a considerable time, calling for the attention of the nine legislators in the region.
His remarks came in response to the 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, who noted that President Yoweri Museveni had delayed investments at Kagulu Rock pending a formal land title submission.
The Energy Ministry has partnered with several organizations, including Planet Gold, Impact, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to gazette mining areas and license the miners. Artisanal miners are encouraged to form groups and apply for Artisan and Small-scale mining licenses at a fee of 1 million shillings.
In February 2013, FINASI made a proposal to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to build and manage specialized healthcare facilities at Entebbe Grade A Hospital and the Uganda Cancer Institute.
Rodgers Kudeera, a resident of the area, says since most farmers have been harvesting their crops in the past two months, it would be hard for anyone to notice a foreign element planted in their gardens.
“I misbehaved and sinned against our prophet, which prompted some of my colleagues to beat me up. They claimed that it was an act of instilling discipline in me. However, I am in too much pain,” she said.
The said land, covers six plots, measuring about four acres along Kisinja road and Nile crescent. It was host to the Ministry of Works employees in the '90s. But the employees continued occupying the said land even after losing their jobs in early 2000'.
Robert Mbaziira, the Senior Land Management Officer Mukono District, points out that with the creating of MZOs most of their roles have been duplicated, adding that workers in district offices literally do despite the fact that they are paid.
David Nkojjo, the Chairperson St Jude- Bbanda School Management Committee observes that due to development priorities competing for land in Wakiso district, many schools have lost their land to grabbers while others find a hard time when the foundation bodies reclaim part of the land leaving them with tiny potions.
