Opollot Apollo Benard, the Kwania deputy Chief Administrative Officer says the district seeks to plant 20,000 tree seedlings annually in an attempt to mitigate environment related problems.
Proscovia Adam, Kwania Deputy Resident District Commissioner accuses some local leaders she didn’t name of conniving with residents to occupy wetlands.
Heavy rain characterized by strong winds hit hard four villages in Inomo sub-county last week leaving several families stranded. The most affected villages are Alikingel, Adingdong,Too-pe-yero and Jinja trading center.
According to Okweny, many people have continued to encroach and illegally reclaim wetlands for settlement and farming in Abongomola Sub County and other sub counties in the district, an activity which he says possess huge threat to the environment.
