In Unyama Sub County, Justin Kidega, the L.CIII Chairperson, says brick laying has increased significantly along roadsides to meet the growing demand for construction materials.
“Between 2015 and 2018, some charcoal cartels counted among their members a senior cabinet minister, two senior army commanders and an assistant commissioner of the Ugandan Police Force,” the report says.
Conservationists have asked Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA and Members of Parliament to first address the problem of garbage and pollution instead of the removing the storks.
Dr. George Oming, the Kotido Natural Resources Officer, says over 200 bags of charcoal leave the district daily. A big bag of charcoal in Karamoja costs between Shillings 10,000 and 15,000, while a small bag costs between Shillings 5000-8000.
According to Bishop Abura, tempering with the forest without proper planning will not only affect the Tepeth, but the entire community of Moroto and its neighborhood. He suggests that the trees be harvested in a phased manner spread over years to avoid disaster.
Simon Peter Edoru, the Soroti District LC V Vice Chairperson, says village officials have been directed to be on the lookout for any person involved in charcoal burning.
