Kabale District Launches Bean Seed and SLM Equipment Distribution for Former Wetland Users

Summary:

• Henry Tumwesigye, the Kabale District Natural Resources Officer, emphasized that the project is designed to help farmers sustainably utilize the restored 400-hectare Nyombe wetland catchment area by conserving soil and water in the surrounding hilly terrain.

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KABALE: Kabale District has officially launched the distribution of bean seeds and sustainable land management (SLM) equipment to support 256 former wetland users in Kahungye Sub-county.

This initiative aims to support former wetland users as part of the district’s broader efforts to improve livelihoods and promote environmental sustainability in the Nyombe wetland catchment area.

The distributed tools include 173 hoes, 20 pangas, and 58 forked hoes. These were provided under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, with support from the Ministry of Water and Environment and funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Henry Tumwesigye, the Kabale District Natural Resources Officer, emphasized that the project is designed to help farmers sustainably utilize the restored 400-hectare Nyombe wetland catchment area by conserving soil and water in the surrounding hilly terrain.

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The 265 farmers who received the tools are part of a larger initiative targeting 450 former wetland users whose livelihoods previously depended on the Nyombe wetland. Kabale District Secretary for Production and Marketing, Ronald Bagamuhunda, noted that the provision of bean seeds will enhance food security for these farmers, ensuring a stable source of nutrition.

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In addition to tools and seeds, the project plans to provide 130 farmers with heifers and goats in 2025 to diversify income sources and improve nutrition.

Kenneth Mugisha, the Community Development Officer for Kahungye Sub-county, and Champion Baker, the Kabale District Councilor, underscored the importance of these alternative livelihoods in fostering socio-economic development and environmental conservation.

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Through the support of the GCF project, Kabale District continues to implement long-term solutions that benefit its citizens while safeguarding its natural resources.