The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA Executive Director Dr. Tom Okurut says the laws allow sustainable wetland utilization although the activity should be set at a level that can be maintained for the future.
John Robert Tukei, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson said that the operation was aimed at reducing on the increasing power thefts in Manafwa and the region.
On Thursday, Noor Njuki, the Entebbe Deputy RDC halted all sand mining activities in Kitinda, Bulega, Garuga, Kasenyi, Bwerenga, Kasenyi and Kigungu. Njuki also ordered Police to arrest any person found mining sand.
Last month, a section of the park was again given to a contractor Ismail Kyazze to erect a billboard, leaving the children with hardly any space for physical education and relaxation.
Dr Anthony Taabu Munyaho, the Director National Fisheries Resources Research Institute, says that the proposal was tabled for review by a Chinese investor. He, however, adds that they rejected it citing the numerous risks.
15 houses were destroyed by the fire which started at 3:00 am. It is alleged the fire was caused by a charcoal stove that was left burning throughout the night.
Patrick Onyango, police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan quoting eyewitnesses said, Mugisha was on a motorcycle UEJ 213N when a double cabin came from behind and hit them before speeding off.
