Speaking at Zeu sub-county headquarters, Emmy Kizito Kakura, the Executive Director of Life Concern, confirmed that the project is set to conclude on December 31, 2024, having met its objectives.
While speaking during the inspection, Minister Mbadi explained that the purpose of his visit was to gather information and report to the President on whether the border meets all the requirements for an upgrade.
Through the Integrated Water Management and Development Project, aimed at supporting communities in implementing catchment management measures, the initiative targets areas of the upper and lower Awoja River, covering the districts of Katakwi, Bukedea, Sironko, and Bulambuli.
This migration follows the collapse and subsequent closure of the Kiteezi landfill in August, which resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, with 28 others still missing.
Speaking about the recent operation, Maj. Frank Kanzira, the FPU Operations Officer, noted that over five months, the unit impounded illegal fishing gear worth over UGX 2 billion across major fishing areas in the country.