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The chairman LC3 mr Micheale, Tabaro talking to farmers adjacent to Nabakazi wetland over the need to conserve the wetland more than ever before, in this era of climate change.
The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE), in conjunction with the community green radio program on environment, got down to communities during the validation meetings to ascertain community perspectives on Nabakazi wetland conservation in august 2025. This presented an opportunity for community green radio outreach progrmme to better understand the community perspective with regard to the wetland in line with the research findings that had been concluded. The meeting also aimed at getting feedback on the baseline from the communities. NAPE used the opportunity of the meeting to sensitized them in Rwabagoma and Rwenyonza villages, Kitenge Sub County in Mubende district about the conservation of wetlands.
NAPE’s efforts are necessitated by the massive destruction of the Nabakazi wetland for agricultural expansion, settlements and other human activities.
Validation meeting and sensitization efforts were led by the then NAPE Executive Director Frank Muramuzi(RIP), the Coordinator of Programs at NAPE Rajab Yusufu Bwengye, David Kureeba, the Program Officer in charge of the Nabakazi wetland restoration project and the consultants who conducted the baseline study.
The consultants presented the study findings and it was a true record of what they had presented. However, communities wanted explanation on the ever expanding wetland to their land for grazing and agriculture.
Mr. Muramuzi highlighted the importance of the wetlands to the community such as source of water, coolers to the environment, habitant to wild animals among others. He also said the details regarding the wetland encroaching the peoples land he would bring the district officials to explain.
He also highlighted the risks associated with destroying swamps, such as threatening wildlife habitats and disruption of natural water cycles.
“If you clear away the wetlands, you clear the homes of some animals like snakes, monkeys and crocodiles”, Mr. Muramuzi explained.
Mr. Tabaro Michaele the chairperson Lwenyenza village in Kitenge Sub County commended NAPE for the sensitization efforts and urged the community to conserve the environment.
“Let’s protect the environment so that our children can inherit a better world “.he said.
Mr.Lotet Ronald, the Senior Environment Officer for Mubende District also expressed gratitude to NAPE for the tireless efforts in environmental conservation, acknowledging the significant impact of the organization’s work.
Nabakazi, wetland known for its diverse benefits to the community in Mubende district, is facing destruction with many seemingly unaware of its value.
The residents are encroaching on the wetland prioritizing settlement expansion, agricultural development, brick making among others. The issues captured would be played and discussed over the radio for other conservationists to learn from.
Story by: Nanteza Joan
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