EDITOR
Kabale District has officially launched the distribution of bean seeds and Sustainable Land Management (SLM) equipment to 265 farmers in Kahungye Sub-county. This initiative, targeting former users of the restored Nyombe wetland, marks a significant step toward improving livelihoods and promoting environmental conservation.
The distribution is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, implemented by the Ministry of Water and Environment with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The support includes 173 hoes, 20 pangas, 58 forked hoes, and high-quality bean seeds, all aimed at enhancing food security.
During the launch, Henry Tumwesigye, Kabale District Natural Resources Officer, emphasized the project’s dual goals of empowering farmers and conserving the 400-hectare restored Nyombe wetland.
Initially supporting 265 farmers, the project plans to extend its reach to 450 former wetland users whose livelihoods previously depended on the protected wetland. In 2025, the initiative will further diversify income sources and improve nutrition by distributing heifers and goats to 130 farmers.
Ronald Bagamuhunda, the project coordinator, underlined the significance of these measures in addressing both socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Local beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention, acknowledging its potential to transform lives.
