akiso Environment Committee Monitors Projects, Raises Concerns Over Forest Encroachment
The Wakiso District Environment and Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairperson and District Woman MP Hon. Betty Ethel Naluyima, conducted a district-wide monitoring exercise to assess government and Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP) projects.
The exercise aimed at ensuring that ongoing developments comply with environmental guidelines and standards.
During the inspection, the committee visited Nangabo Health Centre III in Kasangati Town Council and Buloba-Kitawuluzi Health Centre III in Wakiso Sub-county. Both projects are currently at 90 percent completion. The contractor for Nangabo HC III, Skylight General Services Limited, informed the committee that only landscaping works remain.
Hon. Naluyima urged contractors to expedite the remaining works and ensure timely handover of the facilities before the end of the financial year.
The committee also proceeded to Kakiri, where they assessed a proposed dumpsite at Kikubampanga stone quarry. The contractor, Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO), currently undertaking the Bukasa–Ssentema–Kakiri road project, was tasked to verify land ownership of the quarry to facilitate its planned restoration.
According to Mr. Esau Mpoza, the Senior Environment Officer, the site is intended for disposal of waste soils generated from GKMA-UDP projects.
Hon. Naluyima further expressed concern over the continued encroachment on Nonve Forest Reserve, calling upon the Ministry of Water and Environment and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development to take swift action, including cancellation of land titles issued within the protected area.