Kazo District has stepped up efforts to restore and protect its wetlands after marking a three-kilometre stretch of the Nyakasharara/Kachumbiro wetland, commonly known as Mushabwa, with concrete boundary pillars.
The demarcation exercise, carried out in Nyungu Parish, Kyampangara Sub-county, and Kagasha I Village in Nkungu Sub-county, is part of a wider campaign to prevent wetland degradation and promote sustainable environmental management.
District authorities say the move is intended to clearly define wetland boundaries, discourage illegal activities and preserve the ecosystem’s role in supporting water conservation, climate regulation and community livelihoods.
Speaking during the exercise, Kazo District Senior Environment Officer Ssenyonga Twaib appealed to residents to work with local leaders in protecting wetlands, warning that conservation efforts require collective responsibility.
“Through collective efforts, we shall protect and conserve wetlands across Kazo District for the benefit of present and future generations,” Ssenyonga said.
Kazo District LCV Chairperson Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda said the initiative is part of implementing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive on wetland restoration and protection.
He explained that the campaign is targeting the entire Nyakasharara wetland system, which stretches through areas including Kiruhura, Kyeju, Kitegyeto, Rwamuranga and now Mushabwa in Kyampangara.
“We are implementing the President’s directive to restore and protect wetlands. These natural resources are critical for environmental sustainability and water conservation,” Rev. Katugunda said.
He cautioned residents against continued encroachment, saying authorities would strengthen enforcement against those who ignore wetland protection guidelines.
“The government’s position on wetland protection is firm. Everyone must play their part in conserving these resources,” he added.
The demarcation exercise follows a district-level meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Office of the Resident District Commissioner, where leaders agreed to intensify enforcement and restoration measures across Kazo.
The meeting brought together Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Badru Mayanja Majwala, LCV Chairperson Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Paddy Mugisha representing the RDC’s office, and District Internal Security Officer Moses Rwabwere.
The leaders resolved to strengthen collaboration among security agencies, technical officers and communities to curb wetland encroachment and ensure compliance with environmental laws.
The marking of the Mushabwa wetland boundary is expected to pave the way for a broader conservation campaign aimed at safeguarding Kazo’s wetlands and securing the environmental and economic benefits they provide to local communities.
